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parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the orzo and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cooked orzo to the skillet and mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth and stir, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Toss in chopped vegetables and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs and cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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