Toasted Orzo With Creamy Mushrooms
Toasting your orzo before cooking gives it a surprising nuttiness that will bring a ton of flavour to your dish. Mushrooms and a cream sauce round out this rich and comforting dish.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo
- 2 Tbsps oil
- 6 shallots minced
- 1 1b sliced mushrooms (I like Cremini)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine (Or use another cup of broth)
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup cream (I used 10%)
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lay orzo out in single layer on a baking sheet.
- Toast in oven about 20 minutes. Orzo will be a medium brown.
- Sautée shallot in oil about 4 minutes. Use a large skillet since you will be adding all other ingredients in shortly.
- Add mushrooms and sautée another 10 minutes.
- Add broth, wine if using, orzo and bay leaf to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook uncovered til orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed - about 20 minutes.
- Stir in cream and tarragon if using. Simmer another 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg