- 2 cups Chicken stockor vegetable stock, plus more as needed
- ¾ cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 8 ounces Mushroomswhite button, cleaned and quartered
- 1½ tsp Marjoramdried
- 1 bunch Scallionsdiced, include both white and green parts
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Parmesan cheesegrated
Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan
I have written quite a few variant recipes for different ideas to cooking orzo but this Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan recipe is definitely my first choice. I love it as a portion on it’s own or paired with a perfectly cooked piece of Norwegian salmon with some string beans, the balance of nutrients as well as flavor palate is everything I look for in my weekly dinners.
To make Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan
1 Done 10 | Cook orzoIn a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken stock to a boil and add ¾ cup of orzo. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. |
2 Done 5 | Sauté mushroomsIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 8 ounces of washed and quartered mushrooms. Sauté, while tossing, until slightly cooked. |
3 Done 1 | Add marjoram and scallionsAdd 1½ teaspoons of dried marjoram and 1 bunch of diced scallions and continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute. |
4 Done 1 | Drain orzoOnce cooked, drain orzo and reserve the remaining chicken stock from the cooking process. |
5 Done 2 | Complete orzo dishReturn the cooked orzo to the skillet with the mushroom mixture along with ¼ - ⅓ cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Simmer, over medium-high heat until sauce has thickened and reduced. Remove from heat. |
6 Done 1 | Add Parmesan cheeseSeason with salt and sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over. |
7 Done | ServeToss and serve! |
