Spinach Mushroom Orzo
Spinach Mushroom Orzo is an easy, flavorful one-pan pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes! Creamy, tasty, and healthy, it’s perfect as a meatless main or a delicious side dish for your favorite protein.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
- ½ small Sweet Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 oz Mushrooms sliced (baby bella or crimini)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or fresh Thyme)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta (7 oz)
- 2 ¾ cups Chicken Broth
- 3 oz Baby Spinach
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt (or Half and Half)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (or more to taste)
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil, torn, for garnish
Instructions
Toast the Pine Nuts
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring frequently. Being careful not to burn them. Remove to a dish and set aside.
Sauté Onion and Mushrooms
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the olive oil and the onion. Cook until softened and starting to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft. Add a little more oil, if needed.
Cook the Orzo
- Add the red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, Dijon, uncooked orzo, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Cover and bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to prevent sticking, until the orzo is cooked. Add more broth as needed, ¼ cup at a time, up to ½ cup.
Finish
- Remove from the heat and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and wilt spinach.
- Add the yogurt (or half and half). Stir.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve
- Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and torn fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
See the blog article for tips, variations, and step-by-step photos and more info about this recipe.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Serves 4)
Calories: 410 | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Carbohydrates: 45g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Sodium: 620mg
(Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on exact ingredients used.)
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal
