One-Pot Veggie Cream Orzo
A creamy and comforting one-pot orzo dish loaded with fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the pot, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in spinach leaves, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/one-pot-veggie-cream-orzo/