Mushroom Orzo

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After eating at an 'Italian' chain restaurant and loving this side dish, I went home and tried to recreate it. This is the recipe I finally came up with.

Submitted by BABARCLAY
Updated on November 17, 2024
close up view of Mushroom Orzo garnished with fresh herbs in a pan
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup butter, divided

  • 8 pearl onions

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup white wine

  • garlic powder to taste

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.

  2. Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
19g Fat
28g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 241mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.