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Tablescape of Vegan Lemon Orzo Primavera

Vegan Lemon Orzo Primavera

Lauren Casolaro
This one pot vegan lemon orzo primavera is seriously one of my favorite meals ever! It's packed with tender vegetables, takes under 30 minutes to make, and is super flavorful.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons oil I used grapeseed oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup whole wheat orzo
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or 2 cups water + 1 tablespoon 'No Chicken' or 'Vegetable' Base
  • 1 large zucchini cubed
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 bunch broccolini
  • 1 cup french green beans trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • vegan parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • In a straight-sided pan or large pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden and tender.
    2 tablespoons oil, 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add in orzo, stir until evenly coated in the oil and garlic, and cook for another minute.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 cup whole wheat orzo
  • Add in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, only lifting to stir occasionally, and cook until the vegetable broth is almost fully absorbed (7-8 minutes).
    2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • Add in broccolini, spinach, french green beans, and zucchini. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes, or until broth is fully absorbed and vegetables are tender.
    1 large zucchini, 1 cup spinach, 1 bunch broccolini, 1 cup french green beans
  • Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and taste to adjust seasonings to your preference. 
    2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper
  • Top with vegan parmesan cheese and enjoy immediately! 
    vegan parmesan cheese

Notes

Recipe can be prepped in advance and leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclosure here. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12.4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.4gSodium: 572mgFiber: 8.9gSugar: 5g

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