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    Home » Sides

    Carrot Orzo

    Published: Feb 20, 2020 · Modified: Jun 19, 2020 by Carolyn Hetke · This post may contain affiliate links,

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    This Carrot Orzo has way more taste than the simple ingredients might suggest and you can make in 20 minutes!

    I served it with this Chicken Saltimbocca With Lemon Sauce and it got rave reviews from every guest!

    2 chicken cutlets with crispy sage and prosciutto on a plate with carrot orzo

    Lucky for is it is cinch to make with everyday ingredients. The one suggestion I would make is use the best chicken broth you can source- homemade is ideal. Check out this easy Chicken Bone Broth recipe and never throw out a chicken carcass again!

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth

    This is a great way to incorporate some extra veggies in your meal. Try not to skip the green onions - they really add a bright contrast to the rest of the dish.

    bowl of carrot orzo with green onion garnish

    Carrot Orzo

    Author: Carolyn Hetke

    If you tried this, or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know it went in the 📝 comments below!

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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups orzo
    • 3 large carrots peeled, trimmed
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 5 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan grated
    • 4 green onions chopped including some of darker green stalk
    • 2 tsps fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Pulse carrots in food processor until they are the size of the uncooked orzo grains.
    • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and orzo and cook about 5 minutes, coating carrots and orzo with butter. While orzo and carrots are cooking heat the broth in the microwave. If you are using dried rosemary add it to the broth at this point.
    • Add the garlic to the orzo and carrots and cook 1 minute more.
    • Add the broth about 1 cup at a time to the orzo mixture. Stir while orzo is absorbing the liquid. Continue adding broth 1 cup at a time every few minutes. Mixture should be bubbling vigorously.
    • When liquid has almost all been absorbed add the cheese, green onions, salt and fresh rosemary, if using fresh.
    • Stir until cheese is melted and serve warm.

    Notes

    Tried this recipe?Mention @thewineloverski or tag #thewineloverski!

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    1. Margot Padalino

      March 17, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hey Revered Food Blogger how about a recipe for herring salad?? Yikes;)

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      • thewineloverskitchen

        March 19, 2020 at 9:10 am

        Be careful what you wish for!!!

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