Description
A delightful and comforting one-pot pasta dish, Spinach Mushroom Orzo is a vegetarian recipe that combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the freshness of spinach, all enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Add the dry orzo and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Add Parmesan, butter, and red pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- For a creamier version, stir in a splash of cream or cream cheese at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
