Whole-wheat orzo with roasted vegetables

Serves 4

Tip: Chop vegetables about the size of cooked orzo. To make this dish vegetarian, substitute no-salt-added vegetable stock for the chicken stock.

1. Add 2 medium zucchini.
2. Add 4 portobello mushrooms.
3. Add 1 yellow bell pepper.
4. Add 1 red bell pepper.
5. Add 1 red onion.
6. Add 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
7. Add 2 garlic cloves.
8. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice.
9. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
10. Add 1 teaspoon fresh oregano.
11. Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
12. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
13. Marinate for 10 minutes.
14. Roast for 20 minutes at 400 F.
15. Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
16. Add 1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo.
17. Cook until lightly browned.
18. Add 3 cups no salt added chicken stock.
19. Add roasted vegetables.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.