By cooking.nytimes.com
One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:25min
Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:28:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories616.8 kcal (31%)
Total Fat45 g (64%)
Carbs31.3 g (12%)
Sugars8 g (9%)
Protein24 g (48%)
Sodium1575.4 mg (79%)
Fiber6.7 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
2 x 6 ounceszucchini
medium, diced
1yellow onion
large, thinly sliced
¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil
more for drizzling
¼ teaspoonred-pepper flakes
to taste, more as needed
1 ½ teaspoonsfine sea salt
more to taste
1 ¾ cupsvegetable stock
or chicken
1 cuporzo
1lemon
zested and halved
1 cupcherry tomatoes
halved, or grape
1 cupfresh mozzarella
cut into cubes
½ cupParmesan
grated, more for serving
¼ cupmint
finely chopped, more for serving
½ cuppesto
store-bought or homemade, more to taste
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