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One-Pot Pesto Orzo with Green Beans, Bell Pepper, and Zucchini
Looking for an easy, one-pot meal that is both healthy and delicious? Look no further than this Pesto Orzo with Green Beans, Bell Pepper, and Zucchini.
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Course:
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
103
kcal
Author:
Sheri
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ingredients
½
pound
green beans
trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
½
red bell pepper
diced
½
zucchini
diced
¼
cup
pesto
½
cup
orzo pasta
uncooked
Chicken broth
as needed
Parmesan cheese
for topping (optional)
Instructions
Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. If you are using a pressure cooker set it to SAUTE.
Add the green beans, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
Add the orzo and pesto: Stir in the orzo and pesto until everything is evenly mixed and the orzo is fully coated with pesto.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil: Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the orzo and vegetables.
Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about ten minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is done.
Top with Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
103
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
101
mg
|
Potassium:
171
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
812
IU
|
Vitamin C:
20
mg
|
Calcium:
37
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg