Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

Button Mushroom and Parmesan Orzo

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 8m
Total Time: 14m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

301
Calories
12.7g
Fat
19.1g
Carbohydrate
29.2g
Protein
64mg
Cholesterol
476mg
Sodium
Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook orzo

    10 min
    Step 1 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    In 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. 2

    Sauté mushrooms

    5 min
    Step 2 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    In 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. 3

    Add marjoram and scallions

    1 min
    Step 3 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    Add 1½ teaspoons of dried marjoram and 1 bunch of diced scallions and continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Drain orzo

    1 min
    Step 4 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    Once cooked, drain orzo and reserve the remaining chicken stock from the cooking process.

  5. 5

    Complete orzo dish

    2 min
    Step 5 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    Return 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. 6

    Add Parmesan cheese

    1 min
    Step 6 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    Season with salt and sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan

    Toss and serve!

This warm and tasty Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan is a top choice among most of my readers and I’d love to know if you agree. Pair yours with a good white wine and snap an “instagram-able” pic. Tag us with the #cookmerecipes hashtag!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Kayla Johnson
April 26, 2025
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Delicious! I made this orzo dish for our anniversary dinner, and my husband couldn't stop raving about it. The mushrooms and scallions added a great flavor balance, topped with parmesan, it was a hit! Can't wait to make it again.

Zara López
April 8, 2024
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Delicious, easy, perfect

Flame
October 1, 2023
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Yum! Easy peasy!

Quentin Lawrence
June 6, 2023
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Exceptional! This orzo dish is my family's new favorite. I served it alongside grilled salmon and green beans, and it was a hit with everyone. Simple yet delicious—perfect for our weekly dinners!

Eddie
April 23, 2023
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Superb

Zaira
March 23, 2023
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Delicioso! My husband loved it, perfect for our rustic dinner nights!

Elodie
December 19, 2022
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Exquisite! I made this orzo for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe. The mushrooms and parmesan were a perfect match.

Ava95
October 24, 2021
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Superb! This Orzo with Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesan is so easy to make. I served it alongside salmon for my friends, and we all loved it! The flavors are amazing, and it felt incredible to share such a delightful dish. Thank you for this recipe!

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