Creamy Mushroom Orzo With Spinach

4.63 from 8 votes

This mushroom orzo recipe with spinach is not only creamy but also easy and delicious! You can prepare it and adapt it as you wish. Ready in 30 minutes on the stovetop, you will love this vegetarian meal or enjoy it as a side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: mushroom orzo, orzo, orzo with mushrooms, orzo with spinach

Servings: portions

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

DOWAN 10 Ounces Porcelain Bowls Set, 6 Packs, Small Bowls, Ceramic White Bowls for Kitchen, Dessert Bowls for Ice Cream, Small Serving Bowls for Dipping, Rice, Prep, Side Dishes,Cereal,Microwave Safe
Baron’s Orzo Pasta Original | 2 Pack of 21.16oz Kosher Jars | Natural Israeli Rice-Shaped Orzo for Soups, Casseroles & Salads | Cooks in 10 Minutes for Creamy & Delicious Risotto’s or Rice Pilaf
Backcountry Cast Iron Skillet(12 Inch Large Frying Pan + Cloth Handle Mitt, Pre-Seasoned for Non-Stick Like Surface, Cookware Oven / Broiler / Grill Safe, Kitchen Deep Fryer, Restaurant Chef Quality)

Ingredients

2 tbsp of olive oil
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
300 gms 1 1/2 cups of mushrooms of choice (I used cremini)
1 cup of orzo pasta
2 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 cups of spinach washed and chopped
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Parmesan cheese to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
On medium-high heat, in a large pan or an iron skillet, drizzle some olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
In the meantime, clean the mushrooms with a wet paper towel and slice them.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until lightly browned (4-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
Add the orzo. Stir so the orzo is coated with the cooked ingredients
Pour 1/2 a cup of chicken stock and stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer while stirring frequently.
Once the liquid is absorbed, add another 1/2 cup and cook, stirring often. Repeat until you have used up all the liquid. (It will take 15 minutes more or less)
Pour the heavy cream and add the spinach all at once.
Gently toss and cook another 5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve!

Notes

For more information and helpful tips read the blog post!

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