I have posted this recipe on facebook before, but it bears repeating here, on this blog. This recipe is super easy to make and loaded with yummy flavors. It is one of our favorite meals.
Now I have made this before for a friend's family and she said she loved it, but it had too much green for her kids (it has zucchini). It occurs to me that many kids may not like the recipes I post on here. I remember posting a recipe on facebook once for some dish...I can't remember what...and getting responses like, "what did the kids eat?". Why, they ate what I made of course.
My kids can be picky in some areas. Sierra does not like eggs, beans or bacon. Daniel does not like green beans. But, fresh veggies have never been a problem. Both my kids love salad loaded with good things. Sierra has professed that she could easily be a vegetarian, she just loves veggies so much.
My daughter wasn't always this good of an eater. She used to only eat PB&J or chicken nuggets, but it just took persistence...even this dish was not received so well at first. They would eat around the zucchini. But, the more I made this and other dishes with zucchini and soon, it became one of my kids favorite veggies.
One of the keys to zucchini is to NOT over cook it. Mushy zucchini is NOT good zucchini. It must be crisp tender.
This recipe, I follow to the T, pretty much. I am using turkey sausage for obvious reasons. I also reduce the amount of water a bit so it will not be too saucy. I also halve the zucchini lengthwise and instead of coarsely chopping, I slice the halves in 1/2" to 3/4" slices. I am ACTUALLY taking a couple pics tonight! YAY ME!!!
Here are the cast of characters:
Now I have made this before for a friend's family and she said she loved it, but it had too much green for her kids (it has zucchini). It occurs to me that many kids may not like the recipes I post on here. I remember posting a recipe on facebook once for some dish...I can't remember what...and getting responses like, "what did the kids eat?". Why, they ate what I made of course.
My kids can be picky in some areas. Sierra does not like eggs, beans or bacon. Daniel does not like green beans. But, fresh veggies have never been a problem. Both my kids love salad loaded with good things. Sierra has professed that she could easily be a vegetarian, she just loves veggies so much.
My daughter wasn't always this good of an eater. She used to only eat PB&J or chicken nuggets, but it just took persistence...even this dish was not received so well at first. They would eat around the zucchini. But, the more I made this and other dishes with zucchini and soon, it became one of my kids favorite veggies.
One of the keys to zucchini is to NOT over cook it. Mushy zucchini is NOT good zucchini. It must be crisp tender.
This recipe, I follow to the T, pretty much. I am using turkey sausage for obvious reasons. I also reduce the amount of water a bit so it will not be too saucy. I also halve the zucchini lengthwise and instead of coarsely chopping, I slice the halves in 1/2" to 3/4" slices. I am ACTUALLY taking a couple pics tonight! YAY ME!!!
Here are the cast of characters:
Sausage & Orzo
Ingredients:
1 lb. cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 2 -inch chunks
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 cup dried orzo (rosamarina)
1 14-oz. can low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, coarsely chopped (2-½ cups)
1/3 cup 1-inch slices green onions and chopped red sweet pepper
DIRECTIONS:
In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in hot oil 2 minutes; stir in orzo. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, ½ cup water, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add zucchini last 4 minutes of cooking. Stir in green onions and sweet pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.
Ingredients:
1 lb. cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 2 -inch chunks
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 cup dried orzo (rosamarina)
1 14-oz. can low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, coarsely chopped (2-½ cups)
1/3 cup 1-inch slices green onions and chopped red sweet pepper
DIRECTIONS:
In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in hot oil 2 minutes; stir in orzo. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, ½ cup water, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add zucchini last 4 minutes of cooking. Stir in green onions and sweet pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.
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