Mushroom Orzo
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons frying oil
- 12 ounces (340g) cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine can be omitted
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) orzo
- 2 1/2 cups (600ml) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons grated pecorino or more parmesan
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: slice the mushrooms, finely dice shallots, and finely chop garlic.12 ounces (340g) cremini mushrooms, 2 shallots, 4 cloves garlic
- Heat the oil in a large pot or a pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms, don't stir for the first 2 minutes letting the mushrooms brown. Start stirring, and cook the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes.2 tablespoons frying oil
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add butter, shallots, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for another minute.1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Add the wine and cook until almost evaporated.1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine
- Add orzo and broth, bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes or until orzo is cooked through and al dente (soft but still has a bite to it). It may look too runny at first but it will thicken further while cooling. Cooking time may vary depending on the brand of the orzo!1 1/4 cups (250g) orzo, 2 1/2 cups (600ml) chicken broth
- Add parmesan, pecorino, and heavy cream. Cook for about a minute until the cheeses are melted.2 tablespoons grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons grated pecorino, 3 tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Enjoy!
Notes
Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!
Nutrition
Calories: 817kcal