Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot dish, this Spinach Mushroom Orzo is a delightful vegetarian option that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, sauté until browned.
- Add Orzo: Stir in orzo and toast briefly.
- Cook Orzo: Pour in vegetable broth, simmer until orzo is tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish Dish: Add Parmesan, cream, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use chicken broth for added flavor.
- Omit the Parmesan and cream for a dairy-free version.
- Add grilled chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
