Description
A comforting dish featuring orzo pasta and mushrooms, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften.
- Stir in the orzo and dried thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Consider adding other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orzo, mushrooms, vegetarian, comfort food, quick meal