Spicy Orzo with Sautéed Vegetables

Name: Spicy Orzo with Sautéed Vegetables
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 170 grams orzo; 30 grams crème fraîche; 5 to 10 milliliters Calabrian chili paste; 5 milliliters olive oil; 1 to 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise and sliced into half moons; 120 milliliters sliced sweet peppers; 2 garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste; 2.5 milliliters Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste

This spicy orzo with sautéed vegetables is a perfect savory side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled seafood. The heat from the Calabrian chili paste is balanced by the creamy crème fraîche, creating a harmonious and flavorful dish.

25 min

easy

4 servings

166kcal

calories

26g

carbohydrates

9mg

cholesterol

fat

fiber

protein

saturated fat

240mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner Mediterranean

Ingredients

170 grams orzo

30 grams crème fraîche

5 to 10 milliliters Calabrian chili paste

5 milliliters olive oil

1 to 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise and sliced into half moons

120 milliliters sliced sweet peppers

2 garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste

2.5 milliliters Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, uncovered, until tender, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return the orzo to the pot. Stir in the crème fraîche and Calabrian chili paste. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the zucchini and sweet peppers, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables from the heat.

Step 3

Gently fold the sautéed vegetables into the orzo. Serve immediately.