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orzo with a twist

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jeanette Rochnowski
Seneca, IL

Love all the different combinations from this basic orzo recipe. My husband loves it. Use this side dish almost once a week.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For orzo with a twist

  • 1 sm
    onion chopped
  • 10 sm
    portabella mushrooms sliced thin or chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    orzo pasta
  • 1 box
    chicken, beef or vegetable stock
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh flat leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make orzo with a twist

  • 1
    Place the 2 tbs. olive oil in skillet. Add onion and cook on medium-high until onions are starting to carmelize,add mushrooms. Cook until all are nice and brown but not burnt. Set aside.
  • 2
    In 2 quart sauce pan add orzo. Pour stock over orzo until about an inch or so above orzo. Bring orzo to a boil. Turn down to simmer and cook about an additional 5 min. until liquid looks like it is starting to slightly thicken. Add mushrooms and onions stir until mixed. add a little salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Take off heat, cover and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Orzo will absorb liquid and have creamy texture. Fluff and add resereve stock to thin if a little too thick. Add fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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