Meatless Meal

Grilled Vegetable Orzo

Grilled French Bread
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Wine Recommendation

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Ingredients

  • 4 oz whole wheat orzo
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 organic red bell pepper, quartered
  • 1 small eggplant, quartered lengthwise
  • ½ sweet onion, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
  • 1 portobello mushroom cap
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss together half of vinaigrette, zucchini, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Brush eggplant, onion, and mushroom with remaining vinaigrette.
  3. Grill vegetables on a greased grill rack, covered, 3 minutes per side or until tender and browned. Coarsely chop vegetables.
  4. Combine vegetables and orzo in a large bowl; sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (8-oz) French baguette (preferably whole wheat), sliced
  • 1 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill bread, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes per side or until grill marks appear.
  2. Remove from grill, and spread cut sides with butter. Sprinkle with seasoning.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
574
209
783
Fat (g) 25 7 32
Sat. Fat (g) 5 4 9
Protein (g) 17 6 23
Carb (g) 75 30 105
Fiber (g) 20 1 21
Sodium (mg) 523 418 941

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