veggie orzo risotto

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Instead of having vegetables or pasta as a side dish, now you can have them together in this tasty recipe.

yield 4 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For veggie orzo risotto

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    white onions, finely chopped
  • 3 c
    button mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 c
    orzo pasta
  • 2 3/4 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    herbes de provence
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/3 c
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make veggie orzo risotto

  • 1
    In a deep skillet over medium heat, add oil and butter. When hot and melted, add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add orzo, stir until well coated and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add peas, stir and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Pour in lemon juice and season with Herbes de Provence and cayenne pepper; cook for 5 minutes. About 2 minutes later, stir in parmesan cheese; continue cooking for the remaining time. Serve 4
  • 3
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLAc6jmk7Q
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