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Orzo "Risotto" with Roasted Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 yellow squash, cut into half-moons
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg orzo
  • ½ cup vegetarian white wine
  • 1 (32-oz) carton vegetable broth
  • 1 (5-oz) carton shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together broccoli, onion, squash, potatoes, and oil on a large lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake 20 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add wine; cook, stirring, until liquid is evaporated. Add broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until orzo is tender. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Divide orzo among 6 shallow bowls. Top with roasted vegetables.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • ¼ cup pesto

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough, and separate into 2 rectangles.
  2. Spread pesto over dough. Starting with long side, tightly roll-up each rectangle. Cut each into 6 rolls.
  3. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until browned.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
535
175
710
Fat (g) 17 11 28
Sat. Fat (g) 7 1 8
Protein (g) 21 3 24
Carb (g) 74 17 91
Fiber (g) 6 0 6
Sodium (mg) 910 382 1292

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