Mushroom Orzo

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.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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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

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.
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.

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.

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