Orzo Dinner Ideas: Delicious & Easy Recipes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in mushrooms; sauté until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add tomatoes and broth; mix well.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Fold in orzo; cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in peas and Parmesan; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg