Description
A delicious and versatile Spinach Mushroom Orzo dish that combines earthy mushrooms with tender spinach in a creamy, flavorful pasta base.
Ingredients
- Orzo pasta
- Cremini mushrooms (or your preferred variety)
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions
- Sauté mushrooms until properly browned
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant
- Incorporate fresh spinach and cook until wilted
- Combine with cooked orzo
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until creamy
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Can be made up to 24 hours in advance – slightly undercook orzo and add 2-3 tablespoons broth when reheating
- Any mushroom variety works well (cremini, shiitake, oyster, or white button mushrooms)
- For vegan version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan alternatives
- Can use frozen spinach (1 cup, thawed and well-drained)
- Add beans, chickpeas, lentils, chicken, shrimp, or steak for extra protein
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spinach mushroom orzo, vegetarian pasta, creamy orzo, mushroom pasta, easy dinner
