The Anti-Inflammatory Mushroom Spinach Orzo has a delicious and comforting flavor. We prepare this creamy one-pot orzo with mushrooms, spinach, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, orzo, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and vegetable broth. This creamy one-pot orzo has about 365 calories and 48 g of net carbs. We cook this creamy one-pot orzo on the stovetop instead of using heavy cream, making it a simple and wholesome meal. The Anti-Inflammatory Mushroom Spinach Orzo is perfect for weeknight dinners, vegetarian lunches, meal prep, family meals, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this creamy one-pot orzo with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Baked Salmon, Greek Cucumber Salad, Roasted Asparagus, or Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Side Dish
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ cups orzo
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- Eight oz. mushrooms
- Three cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup onion
- 3½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp lemon zest
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
ORZO:
- Orzo must be used since it will produce a delicate and gratifying texture. As a futher choice, utilize whole-wheat or gluten-free orzo.
MUSHROOMS:
- We must use mushrooms since they will add a delicious, earthy taste. As a different option, use button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or cremini mushrooms.
SPINACH:
- Utilize the spinach to provide freshness, color, and a tender texture. We can switch it out with kale or Swiss chard.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use the olive oil, which will provide healthy fats and help in cooking. As another choice, you may utilize avocado oil.
PARMESAN:
- We have to utilize Parmesan, as it will provide a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor. As a further option, you might use Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast.
VEGETABLE BROTH:
- Use the vegetable broth to provide moisture and savory flavor while cooking the orzo. As a replacement, you can use low-sodium chicken broth.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the olive oil and slowly cook the onion for almost two minutes.
- Put the mushrooms & cook for nearly seven minutes.
- Cook the red pepper flakes, garlic, pepper, oregano, and thyme for about one minute.
- Mix in orzo and toast for almost two minutes.
- Slowly cook the salt and broth for almost ten minutes.
- Include spinach for the last three minutes.
- Put it off from the flame and whisk in lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan.
- Serve this orzo hot.
- TIPS:
- Whisk frequently to avoid sticking.
- We cook the mushrooms properly to get a perfect flavor.
- Include additional broth if the orzo gets extra thick.
- You could adjust the lemon and seasoning before eating.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN DISHES:
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Baked Salmon
- Garlic Shrimp
- Herb-Roasted Cod
- Grilled Tofu
SALADS:
- Greek Cucumber
- Tomato Basil Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Fattoush Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Grilled Zucchini
- Mediterranean Eggplant
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the orzo in a closed box and stock it for nearly 2 to 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store this orzo for approx. 30 to 60 days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this orzo dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use nutritional yeast as an alternative to Parmesan.
May we include chicken?
- Yes, you can use chicken, as it will prepare a complete protein-rich meal.
Will we prepare this orzo gluten-free?
- Yes, you can use non-gluten orzo.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 365 kcal
Sodium: 560 mg
Net Carbs: 48 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 11 g
Proteins: 14 g
Total Carbs: 52 g
