Side Dish

Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies is for Side Dish.

Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies takes 30 minutes to cook.

Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies are:

1/2 cup dry quinoa
1/2 cup uncooked orzo
1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
6 ounces frozen mixed veggies
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
wedge of lemon

Here is how you make Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies:

In a rice cooker (or over the stove) combine quinoa, orzo, chicken broth and water. Cook until all liquid is boiled away, and the orzo/quinoa mixture is cooked and sticky. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. When the oil is hot enough, toss in the frozen vegetables and stir fry, about 5-8 minutes. Toss quinoa/orzo mixture with the cooked vegetables, with the juice from a wedge of lemon.Serve hot (great with Greek Chicken, pictured)Serving Size: Makes 6 one cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BURNEDEVE.

The nutritional information for Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 151.6

• Total Fat: 3.8 g
• Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
• Sodium: 304.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 5.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa and Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies is Vegetarian