One Pot Mushroom Orzo | Quick + Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

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

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast slightly.

Pour in vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.

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

Add butter, stirring until melted and creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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