Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo: 30-Minute Comfort Bliss
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A quick and creamy mushroom and spinach orzo dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Ava Hartley
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add orzo and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use any mushrooms you prefer.
- Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if desired.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg