Roasted Vegetable Orzo with Garlic-Balsamic

INGREDIENTS

Serves about 4-5 (or 8-10 as a side)

medium zucchini

bell peppers

small onion (or 1/2 large)

8 oz

mushrooms

1 cup

orzo, uncooked

roma tomatoes* (or cherry/grape tomatoes)

Optional: fresh parsley and/or basil for topping, chives, dairy-free feta, olives

{For the garlic-balsamic dressing}

3 1/2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

2 cloves

garlic

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tbsp

water

1/4 tsp

salt, more to taste

Optional: try a lemon variation, replacing the balsamic vinegar with fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)!