Description
These creamy vegan orzo bowls with herby yogurt are a delicious rainbow of vegetables and pasta tossed in an herby yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Orzo
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds (optional)
Herby Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Soft Herb Cashew Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh Chives
- 1 tsp Fresh Dill
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into half-inch quartered pieces.
- Chop the red bell pepper, orange bell peppers, and red onion into 1-inch square pieces.
- Cook the orzo according to the package instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red and orange peppers, red onion, garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, and salt. Sauté until the veggies are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- To serve, add the cooked and drained orzo to a bowl and top with the sauteed veggies. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and enjoy.
Herby Yogurt Sauce
- Finely chop the fresh dill and chives.
- Add the yogurt, cashew cheese, olive oil, and garlic powder to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth and combined.
- Transfer to a small bowl or container and mix in the fresh dill and chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 605
- Sugar: 9.4 g
- Sodium: 642.6 mg
- Fat: 36.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50.4 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
- Cholesterol: 16.5 mg