One Pot Orzo with Mushrooms, Browned Butter, and Thyme
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5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Orzo with Mushrooms, Browned Butter, and Thyme
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This Orzo with Mushrooms, Browned Butter, and Thyme comes together in only 30 minutes and with one pot- a great vegetarian side or meal with a deep, earthy, rich flavor!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb. cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken stock/broth or vegetable broth
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a lid (or a dutch oven or large pot), melt the butter (4 tablespoons) over high heat. Whisk constantly until it turns foamy and a deep brown color.
- Immediately add the diced onions and fresh thyme (1 tablespoon) and turn the heat down to medium. Be prepared for it to splatter a little bit! Stir and sauté for a minute until onions soften a bit.
- Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to coat the mushrooms, then sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring only occasionally. This will allow the moisture from the mushrooms to be drawn out and evaporate- if you stir it too much, this will take longer. The mushrooms are done when there is almost no moisture left if you stir it and they are a deep brown color.
- Add the orzo (1 cup) and stir to coat each piece in butter.
- Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth / stock. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes (or until orzo is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed), stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn't stick.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Time Saving Tip: buy pre-sliced, pre-washed mushrooms to cut down on prep time.
- Money Saving Tip: any mushrooms will work for this- get the ones that are cheapest!
- This recipe is best served immediately, since the orzo tends to get a little mushy and dry when refrigerated and reheated. But you can reheat leftovers in the microwave if you have any, adding a little more butter or a drizzle of olive oil if it seems too dry.
- For a gluten-free version, I think this would be wonderful made with wild rice. Keep in mind, the cooking time will be longer, and the ratio of liquid may be different (refer to the package for more instruction).
- For a vegan version, use 2 tablespoons olive oil instead of butter and skip the browning part. I recommend cooking the mushrooms for a little longer, until some browned bits get stuck to the bottom of the pan (then deglazing with vegetable stock), to develop the lost flavor from not having browned butter.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
15.4mg
(17%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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