orzo with a twist
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Love all the different combinations from this basic orzo recipe. My husband loves it. Use this side dish almost once a week.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
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
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Step 1Place 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.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3Take 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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