Orzo Garden Medley - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups chicken broth (use low-sodium if you'd like)
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 large zucchini, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of broth to a boil, cook orzo over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
In a large skillet, add oil and all the veggies, garlic and spices, saute for a couple of minutes, add 1/2 cup of broth and cook about 4 minutes.
Drain orzo, place in a serving bowl and add in veggies and toss to combine.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top, optional.
Note: to make this a vegetarian dish, substitute the chicken broth for a veg broth.