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A creamy vegan orzo bowl with sauteed veggies is a delicious rainbow of vegetables and pasta tossed in an herby yogurt sauce.   An easy-to-make pasta recipe that comes together in 30 minutes.

Creamy Vegan Orzo Bowl with Herby Yogurt Sauce


  • Author: Vina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

These creamy vegan orzo bowls with herby yogurt are a delicious rainbow of vegetables and pasta tossed in an herby yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into half-inch quartered pieces.
  2. Chop the red bell pepper, orange bell peppers, and red onion into 1-inch square pieces.
  3. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet on medium heat.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  1. Finely chop the fresh dill and chives.
  2. Add the yogurt, cashew cheese, olive oil, and garlic powder to a food processor or blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and combined.
  4. 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