Roasted Zucchini and Walnut Orzo
Roasted Zucchini and Walnut Orzo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 449 calories, 14g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up vegetable broth, walnut pieces, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.
Instructions
Rinse and dry zucchini; cut each in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a bowl, mix zucchini with olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture equally between two baking sheets, each 12 by 15 inches, and spread zucchini in a single layer.
Bake in a 400 regular or convection oven until zucchini is tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes.
Pour back into bowl. Rinse and dry one baking sheet.
Put walnut pieces on clean baking sheet and bake in a 350 oven until pale gold beneath skins, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil.
Add orzo, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Stir zucchini, walnuts, lemon juice, and walnut oil into orzo.
Add more salt and pepper to taste.