Description
A flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring orzo pasta cooked with spices and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add orzo, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- If using, add cooked shrimp and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth.
- Add more Cajun seasoning for extra spice.
- Feel free to include other vegetables like zucchini or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cajun Dirty Orzo, orzo recipe, Cajun recipe