Description
A comforting and creamy vegan dish featuring orzo pasta, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup mushrooms (cremini and shiitake recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 cup coconut cream or cashew cream
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh basil and parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing the orzo and chopping the mushrooms, garlic, shallots, and greens.
- Sauté the garlic and shallots in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, sautéing until golden brown.
- Pour in the uncooked orzo and vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the orzo absorbs the broth.
- Stir in the spinach or kale to wilt, then mix in the coconut or cashew cream.
- Finish with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Use a wide skillet for better sautéing of mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, orzo, pasta, creamy, Italian, family favorite