Tomato Zucchini Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) dry orzo
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups diced zucchini
• 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and cook onion 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and zucchini and cook 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in orzo, tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Cover loosely and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until orzo is tender; add a splash of water if it gets dry.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and fold in Parmesan and basil.