Creamy One-Pot Mushroom Orzo Dream!

Creamy One-Pot Mushroom Orzo Dream!

This creamy orzo recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Requiring just one pot and minimal effort, it delivers a rich and satisfying meal. The combination of tender mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta bathed in a luscious sauce makes this creamy orzo dish a family favorite.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 600 g mushrooms, sliced (button mushrooms)
• 3 tbsp butter, unsalted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 375 ml milk (low fat)
• 750 ml chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups orzo/risoni, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened (around 3 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add garlic and onion, sauté until onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
4. Add the flour, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the milk and chicken broth, whisking to combine with the flour mixture.
6. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the orzo, salt, and pepper. Stir, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until orzo is cooked and saucy.
7. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the parmesan, spinach, and cooked mushrooms. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

– For extra flavor, use a good quality chicken broth.
– If you don’t have spinach, kale or other leafy greens can be substituted.
– Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

• For extra flavor, use a good quality chicken broth.
• If you don’t have spinach, kale or other leafy greens can be substituted.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Enjoy this simple yet elegant creamy orzo dish. It’s a testament to how one-pot meals can be both quick and incredibly delicious.

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