One-Pan Vegan Cheesy Orzo Veggie Bake
This one-pan vegan cheesy orzo veggie bake is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties. Combining tender orzo pasta, hearty vegetables, and creamy vegan cheese, this recipe is an easy way to enjoy a nourishing and flavorful meal. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, it's a must-try for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion finely diced
- 2 medium Carrots diced
- 1 ½ cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 medium Eggplant diced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 ½ cups Uncooked Orzo
- 3 ½ cups Vegetable Stock or substitute with vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Miso Paste
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon
- 1 tablespoon Spice Mix Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder
- 1 cup Vegan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- Optional: Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Preheat your oven and chop onions, carrots, tomatoes, and eggplant into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast Veggies: In a large skillet or 9x13 baking pan, toss veggies in olive oil. Roast in oven until golden brown.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add uncooked orzo, into the pan of roasted veggies, along with your seasonings, miso, bouillon, and stock, stir well.
- Bake It All Together: top with vegan cheese, and bake until the orzo is tender and golden brown.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!