Orzo Dinner Ideas: Delicious & Easy Recipes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the bell peppers, and slice the mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onion and sauté until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and bell peppers; cook until fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Add mushrooms; cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer.
- Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and stir in orzo.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 15–20 minutes until the orzo is cooked through.
- Stir in frozen peas and Parmesan cheese until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg