Easy Mushroom Orzo
This Mushroom Orzo is SUPER easy to make and takes 15 minutes or less. Makes a perfect main meal or a delicious side dish. You can also make this dish vegan!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Crushed Chilli Flakes Optional
- 3 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 1-1.5 cups Sliced Cremini Mushrooms You can use different types
- 1 cup Orzo
- 3 cups Vegetable Stock
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Non-Vegan Add ins
- ½ teaspoon Anchovy Paste
- 2 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat and add the chilli flakes. Using a wooden spoon, coat the flakes in olive oil.
- Add in the chopped garlic and saute in the oil until they start to slightly brown.
- Add in the onion and cook until translucent. If you are using the anchovy paste - add it in here
- Now add in the mushrooms, sauté and allow them to cook down. If it starts sticking to the pan, add a splash of water.
- Once the mushrooms have cooked down, add in the orzo and sauté in the pan for a minute before adding in the broth.
- Add broth and allow Orzo the simmer on medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If you are using Parmesan, add it here.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the orzo has absorbed the broth and is al dente, remove from heat and serve!
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