Orzo Snack Bites By: Jackson Patrick - Upshur County 4-H
Servings: 8
Instructions: 1/2 cup orzo pasta, cooked 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 English cucumbers Dressing:
Parmesan cheese, optional 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions: 1. In a medium sauce pot, cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. 2. While pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3. On a baking sheet, toss chopped zucchini, onion and bell pepper with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. 4. Once pasta is cooked and drained, combine with roasted vegetables in a bowl. 5. In a small mason jar, mix the dressing ingredients together. Seal the lid and shake well. Pour dressing over the vegetables and orzo to taste. 6. To assemble the bites: Slice the English cucumbers into 2 inch rounds. Use a melon baller to scoop out the middle of the cucumber. Fill the cucumber with the orzo mixture. Sprinkle with more Parmesan, if desired. These are tasty warm or cold.
