Description
Creamy spinach and mushroom orzo is a comforting dish that you can prepare in just 30 minutes. It combines the richness of cream with the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the freshness of spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft.
- Add orzo and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy spinach and mushroom orzo, one pan dish, comfort food, quick meal