Mushroom and Pea Orzotto

Name: Mushroom and Pea Orzotto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1.5 cups orzo; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas; 0.5 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, or to taste; 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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A different take on risotto that uses orzo in place of arborio rice! Top with additional Pecorino-Romano before serving, if desired.

Recipe by Kim

Updated on January 7, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups orzo
½ cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, or to taste
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme; cook 1 minute, stirring often. Add orzo and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour in wine and cook until mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Pour chicken broth into the pot gradually and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook until orzo is softened, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover the pot and stir in frozen peas. Cook until peas are warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat, add Pecorino-Romano cheese and cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557	Calories
18g	Fat
72g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 380mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 72g	26%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 12mg	60%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 307mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.