Mushroom and Cheese Orzo Risotto Recipe

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp oil
• 3/4 cup sliced or chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups dried orzo pasta
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/3 cup any type of cheese (I used aged cheddar here)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. Add oil to frying pan over high heat. Cook mushrooms, onions and garlic until browned, about 5 minutes.


2. Reduce heat to medium and add dried orzo. Stir often until pasta is light golden brown, a few minutes.


3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer. Stirring often. It will take about 8 minutes or so until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If its too thick or dry, add a bit of water at a time until you reach desired consistency. If too wet, cook a bit longer.

4. Turn off heat then drop in cheese, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese melts. I'm getting hungry just writing this! Enjoy!