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Last night, Jason and I went jean shopping (for me). I typically don’t like going to the mall after a workday because I’m just exhausted and I just want to lie around on the couch watching tv. We got home earlier than usual last night so we ate an early dinner and then headed on out to the mall. I hate jean shopping. Clothes shopping is typically ok with me but when it comes to jeans, I loathe it. It’s SO hard for me to find the perfect pair of jeans. I just don’t know what it is. Maybe I’m too picky.
I feel like the quality of jeans have gone down in the past few years. Every pair of jeans I picked up yesterday felt like jeggings. They weren’t the typical all-American jean material that you’re used to, they had some weird slippery, ultra-stretchy feel to it. I tried a pair on that felt like jeans and omg, I felt like I was sausage being squeezed into a casing. Seriously, I’m not saying I’m fat by any means, but these jeans were literally skin tight. The second my leg went into one of the legs, it’s as if I were wearing spanx or some crazy spandex of some sort. Anyway, long story short, I didn’t end up buying any; no surprise there! So, I was at Nordstrom’s and that’s typically where I buy my jeans so it’s got me wondering: where do you find jeans that you love? What’s your favorite brand?
Roasted vegetables and andouille orzo is just as simple and delicious as dinner can get. Orzo is probably one of my favorite pastas right now. I’ve made so many orzo dishes in the past several months (you’ll see them on the blog soon!) and this one is definitely on the top of the list as one of my favorites. You already know how much I adore roasted vegetables and adding them in an orzo dish just amplifies a regular pasta dish. I threw in andouille for a meat component. I love the flavors of andouille sausage and it really does go well with the sweetness of the roasted vegetables. You can omit the andouille if you want to make this a strictly vegetarian dish, though!
Roasted Vegetables and Andouille Orzo
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups (546 g) of roasted vegetables
- 2 cups (300 g) orzo pasta
- 2 ¾ cups (650 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 andouille sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, more to taste
Instructions
- In a large, heavy stockpot (such as a Le Creuset dutch oven), over medium high heat, add olive oil to the pot and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the andouille sausage and cook until the outsides are brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the orzo to the pot, stir around to toast it a little bit then add in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer then turn the heat down to a medium low, cover, and let orzo cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The orzo should absorb all the liquid by the end of the cooking process and be a nice, creamy consistency. At this point, remove the pot from the heat, add the salt and pepper, then add the roasted vegetables. Toss to incorporate everything together.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
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Do you think it would be okay to roast the vegetables the night before? I want to make it this week but the night I can make it I won’t have as much time.
You definitely could! Enjoy!
I subbed vegetarian sausage and veggie stock to keep the orzo meat-free and it was great! So quick and healthy!
Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed!
Made this with vegetarian sausage (I don’t eat meat but it sounded too tasty to leave out) and it was delicious! Thanks!
Sounds great, Valerie!
Oh goodness, these roasted vegetables look so vibrant :) I can’t wait to taste this dish!!
Hi Julie
I’ve made this twice – with a few adaptations if I didn’t have everything on hand – my family gives it 2 thumbs up as do I because it’s so easy to make. I haven’t bought jeans in a long time but when I did I loved the jeans from express and the gap. Also, I showed my daughter your post about stitch fix – she signed up and loves it. Thanks for all you do!
Regards,
Lisa
Hi Lisa! So glad it got the 2 thumbs up from your family! Thanks for the feedback and the recommendation for jeans! I’m thrilled your daughter loves Stitch Fix :) thank you for being a loyal reader!
What a perfect dish Julie! Those roasted veggies, orzo and andouille? Yes please!
You’re so right about jeans. They keep making them skinnier and with thinner fabrics! I still like the Gap.
This is such a yummy and hearty meal!
I love jeans from Ann Taylor Loft. They fit well, and and have different fits so once you find the one that’s good for you, you can get them in different colours.
I love the look of that orzo dish — looks like the perfect supper to me!
I love orzo, this looks like a bowl of comfort! Perfect use for those gorgeous roasted veggies.
O M G
I am loving this!