Carrot Orzo
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Carrot Orzo
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This light and creamy one-pot carrot orzo gets it's creaminess from veggie broth and parmesan (no cream!) and is a delicious vegetarian side dish to serve with dinner tonight!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 3 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 2.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2.5 cups water
- 1/2-1 tsp salt season to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
OPTIONAL TOPPING: CARAMELIZED CARROTS
- 3-4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 TBSP butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Spread shredded carrots onto a cutting board and chop into small pieces. If using whole carrots, simply grate using a box grater and chop, or feel free use a food processor.
- Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Heat a 4-quart pot to medium heat and melt your butter. Add onion and carrot and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- While your veggies cook, microwave broth and water for 5 minutes in a large glass measuring cup or microwave safe bowl. If preferred you can heat via a small pot/saucepan on the stove.
- Add garlic and orzo to your onion/carrots and cook for an additional minute.
- Slowly stir in hot broth mixture and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Keeping heat set to medium, cook 15-18 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo and veggies resemble a creamy risotto in texture. Mixture will be quite liquidly but the veggies and orzo will soak up the broth as it cools.
- Add parmesan cheese and chives and mix well. Add any additional salt, pepper, and parmesan to taste if desired. Remove from heat and serve while still hot.
OPTIONAL CARAMELIZED CARROTS
- Peel carrots and remove the ends. Slice thinly.
- Heat a pan or skillet to medium-high heat and melt butter.
- Once butter starts to bubble, add carrots and leave in a single layer, undisturbed, for approx. 3 minutes. Once they've seared and started to caramelize a bit, they'll release easily. Flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes or so or until carrots are tender, stirring as needed to prevent over-browning.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley for an optional garnish. Serve atop carrot orzo for a burst of color and extra carrot flavor!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
697mg
(29%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
9655IU
(193%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 9655IU | 193% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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