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One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Orzo

One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Orzo for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Orzo is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, offering a quick, vegetarian dish that’s creamy and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Creamy Mix
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of orzo pasta along with 2 cups of vegetable broth, stirring everything to combine. Increase the heat to bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For creamy leftovers, reheat with a splash of broth or cream. Customize with more vegetables as desired.

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