One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Orzo
This easy vegetarian dinner combines savory mushrooms, tender orzo, and Parmesan in one comforting pan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ cups orzo
- 3½ cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt (black pepper, and lemon zest)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide pot. Cook mushrooms until browned, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and thyme, then add orzo.
- Pour in stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan, spinach, and a little lemon zest. Cook just until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.