Description
A delightful and nutritious Veggie Orzo dish designed for toddlers, loaded with vibrant veggies and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Zucchini, chopped
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 1 cup Peas
- 1 cup Spinach or Kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping zucchini and carrots into tiny pieces.
- Cook the orzo in boiling vegetable broth according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped zucchini and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the peas and spinach; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the veggies in the skillet and mix well.
- Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Final season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional proteins or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: veggie orzo, toddler recipes, healthy meals for kids, nutritious pasta, vegetarian toddler meals