Easy Creamy Orzo Recipe - How to Make Orzo - What is Orzo

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are less expensive and still add texture.

Mince the onion finely, removing the ends while keeping the root intact.

Slice the onion in half and cut long lines into the onion perpendicular to the root, leaving about half an inch of space at the root.

Cut parallel to the root to make even diced pieces.

Melt some butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the diced onions and some salt, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir until the onions are softened; they should no longer have a crunch sound when stirred.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 15 seconds until fragrant.

Add the orzo and cook for about 5 minutes until most of it is golden.

Stir in some broth and a little wine, bringing it all to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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