Side dishe for 8
Carrot Orzo
Tender orzo cooks with carrots, onion, garlic, and broth, then gets finished with Parmesan and fresh chives.
$0.92per serving $
30 minstart to table
8servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 onion
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 1/2 carrots
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper (optional)
- optional fresh parsley to garnish
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and shredded carrots for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo, broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 13 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan and cook for 1 minute until creamy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the chives.
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