Creamy Orzo Recipe - How To Make Creamy Orzo - Side Dishes - Perfect For Spring and Easter!! 🍝

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat olive oil in a large 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 orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Cook orzo, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.

Add grated parmesan cheese and mix until creamy and smooth.

Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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