One-Pot Veggie Cream Orzo
A creamy and comforting one-pot orzo dish loaded with fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add mushrooms and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the orzo and stir to coat with oil and veggies.
- Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and the mixture is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added protein, stir in cooked chickpeas or shredded rotisserie chicken before serving.
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