Creamy Herb Orzo Skillet with Zucchini, Snap Peas, and Basil
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Cost
- $10.80
- Nutrition
- 420 cal · 18g protein
- quick
- one-pot
- meatless
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Creamy Herb Orzo Skillet with Zucchini, Snap Peas, and Basil is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 25 minutes, for around $11 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 medium zucchini
- 8 oz sugar snap peas
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add minced garlic and halved zucchini rounds, sauté for 3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add vegetable broth and orzo to the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil, then simmer 8 minutes until orzo is nearly tender.
- Stir in snap peas and cottage cheese, cooking 2 more minutes until peas are bright green and cottage cheese is warmed through.
- Remove from heat, tear in fresh basil, stir gently, and divide among four bowls.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
1 package frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbohydrates
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 620 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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