Orzo Primavera

Name: Orzo Primavera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 30 g Olive oil; 12 g Garlic; 40 g Shallot; 180 g Zucchini; 120 g Carrot; 320 g Orzo pasta; 50 g Parmesan cheese; 8 g Parsley, fresh

Orzo Primavera · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Tender orzo pasta is cooked in savory broth and folded with sautéed vegetables, finished with creamy Parmesan and fresh herbs for a bright, comforting dish that tastes light yet satisfying.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Side dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gOlive oil
12 gGarlic
40 gShallot
180 gZucchini
120 gCarrot
320 gOrzo pasta
50 gParmesan cheese
8 gParsley, fresh

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, grater, lid, measuring cups, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Heat oil in skillet
Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
Saute vegetables
Add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. · 5 min
What to look for: vegetables soften and glisten
Add broth and boil
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. · 3 min
What to look for: rapid bubbling
Add orzo and cover
Add orzo and bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium. · 1 min
What to look for: orzo evenly distributed
Cook until tender
Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, about 10 minutes. · 10 min
What to look for: liquid mostly absorbed
Finish with cheese
Uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas. · 2 min
What to look for: creamy texture
Season and serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste. · 1 min
What to look for: herbs evenly mixed

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	14 g
Carbohydrates	58 g
of which sugars	5 g
Fat	14 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

butter: Adds richness but increases saturated fat
avocado oil: Neutral oil with high smoke point

Garlic

garlic powder: Add with vegetables to prevent burning
shallot: Milder sweetness than garlic

Shallot

yellow onion: More pungent, cook gently
red onion: Adds slight color

Zucchini

yellow squash: Very similar texture
broccoli florets: Cut small for even cooking

Carrot

parsnip: Sweeter flavor when cooked
bell pepper: Adds color and sweetness

Orzo pasta

small pasta shapes: Adjust cooking time
gluten free orzo: Stir more often to prevent sticking