Greek-Style Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo and Feta

Very Healthy
Health score
98%
Greek-Style Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo and Feta
45 min.
2
750kcal

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Experience the delightful taste of summer with our Greek-Style Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo and Feta! This vibrant dish perfectly captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, showcasing the rich flavors of fresh vegetables grilled to perfection. Each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for a fulfilling lunch or dinner.

What makes this dish stand out is not just its incredible flavor profile, but also its health benefits. With a remarkable health score of 98, these kebabs are not only delicious but very healthy as well. Packed with nutrients, they provide a balanced meal that leaves you feeling satisfied without the guilt. The combination of grilled eggplants, zucchini, and bell peppers, topped with crumbled feta cheese and a refreshing mint-infused vinaigrette, creates a beautiful harmony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings with friends. Each serving is hearty yet light, making it suitable for anyone looking to indulge in a nourishing meal. Serve these kebabs over a bed of tender orzo and watch as they steal the show at your dinner table. Elevate your cooking game and impress your loved ones with this delightful Mediterranean feast!

Ingredients

  •  eggplant 
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh minced
  • 0.5 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped
  •  bell pepper red cut into 1-inch square pieces
  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing greek-style
  • medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • skewers
  • metal skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Blend vinaigrette and mint in small bowl for dressing. Cook orzo in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain. Return orzo to same pan.
  2. Mix in 3 tablespoons dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Thread bell pepper, eggplant and zucchini onto 4 metal skewers; brush with dressing. Grill vegetables until tender and just charred, turning and brushing often with dressing, about 12 minutes.
  4. Divide orzo between 2 plates.
  5. Place vegetable skewers atop orzo.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories750kcal
Protein10.14%
Fat48.56%
Carbs41.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73
Glycemic Load
18.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
47.571304113969%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
588.69mg
Eriodictyol
1.55mg
Hesperetin
0.51mg
Apigenin
0.27mg
Luteolin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:749.9kcal
37.49%
Fat:42.78g
65.82%
Saturated Fat:11.36g
71.01%
Carbohydrates:81.88g
27.29%
Net Carbohydrates:56.46g
20.53%
Sugar:34.25g
38.06%
Cholesterol:33.38mg
11.13%
Sodium:463.74mg
20.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.1g
40.19%
Vitamin C:127.95mg
155.09%
Manganese:2.42mg
121.03%
Fiber:25.42g
101.68%
Vitamin K:99.33µg
94.6%
Potassium:2350.78mg
67.17%
Vitamin B6:1.29mg
64.42%
Folate:250µg
62.5%
Vitamin A:2783.6IU
55.67%
Vitamin B2:0.84mg
49.49%
Selenium:32.86µg
46.94%
Phosphorus:455.73mg
45.57%
Magnesium:169.6mg
42.4%
Vitamin E:6.3mg
41.97%
Copper:0.81mg
40.36%
Vitamin B3:7.02mg
35.1%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
32.26%
Vitamin B5:3.06mg
30.6%
Calcium:302.26mg
30.23%
Zinc:3.54mg
23.6%
Iron:3.55mg
19.7%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.56%
Source:Epicurious