Slow-roasted courgettes with fennel & orzo Recipe

Slow-roasted courgettes with fennel & orzo Recipe

How To Make Slow-roasted courgettes with fennel & orzo

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes
Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 4 courgettes, sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of orzo pasta
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. In a large baking dish, combine the sliced courgettes, fennel, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the courgettes are tender and golden.

  4. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  5. Once the vegetables are roasted, remove them from the oven and stir in the cooked orzo pasta.

  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 245kcal
  • Total Fat : 9g
  • Saturated Fat : 1g
  • Cholesterol : 0mg
  • Sodium : 280mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 38g
  • Dietary Fiber : 6g
  • Sugar : 8g
  • Protein : 6g
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