orzo with a twist

(1 RATING)
25 Pinches
Seneca, IL
Updated on Feb 17, 2012

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

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
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Ingredients

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

How To Make orzo with a twist

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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