Mendi's Favorite Orzo Recipe
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Mendi's Favorite Orzo

By: dizzygrltoo  
"This is a fast, low budget and vegetarian friendly side dish, meal or potluck dish. It serves 2 as a meal and 4 as a side dish. Use pan drippings for added flavor."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.7 Read Reviews (22)

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, corn, peas, parsley, and cooked orzo pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 266 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by dizzygrltoo 
MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR HERE: Your orzo will need to cook for close to 10 minutes for it not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by naples34102 
Beautiful, fresh and delicious--the perfect side dish. I used a specialty "Spring Medley"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by luv2cook 
Very good side dish. I love the combination of vegetables with the orzo. However, the orzo was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by Cathym 
I turned this into a main dish by doubling the recipe and adding chicken breast sauteed in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by CINDY18LOU 
Tasty, appealing to the eye, and so easy. My 5 and 3 y.o. liked it, too. Sprinkled some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Patti Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was incredible!! I followed the recipe exactly except to use smart balance in lieu of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by VJUNE 
I love mushrooms, but a couple family members don't, so I omitted those, but bet this tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by starving collegian 
Excellent as a side dish. I was expecting to make an entree out of this, so I was a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by AMYB6 
This is a great side dish! I did have to cook my orzo for 10 minutes, as the author notes in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by New Cook 
This is my go-to favorite side dish (and sometimes the main dish!). My husband and I love this... MORE

 
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