Spend with Pennies · by Holly Nilsson★ 5.0 (15)
Zucchini Orzo Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK
CAL 13%·PRO 22%
CARBS 29G47% OF CAL
7G FIBER15G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G40% OF CAL
3G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. This side pairs well with any entrée and brings fresh flavors and color to the plate.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth (or as needed)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small zucchini (diced, about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
- salt and black pepper (to taste )
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
CAL 13%·PRO 22%
CARBS 29G47% OF CAL
7G FIBER15G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G40% OF CAL
3G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 982mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 340mg
- Calcium
- 184mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 982MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.