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Creamy White Bean Orzo Recipe

Creamy White Bean Orzo Recipe

This Creamy White Bean Orzo Recipe is a delicious and filling pasta dish that is both hearty and plant-based.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • deep saucepan

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beans

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed

Vegetables and Broth

  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced

Seasonings and Cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ whole lemon juice of
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano, careful not to brown the garlic.
  • Push onions and garlic to the side, add dry orzo to the center, and stir for 2-3 minutes until edges are slightly translucent.
  • Slowly pour in vegetable broth and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low heat.
  • Cover and cook orzo for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Once orzo is nearly tender, fold in drained and rinsed white beans, stirring gently to avoid mashing.
  • Add fresh baby spinach; stir until wilted.
  • Turn off heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and add cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving this dish in wide bowls showcases its textures beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy White Bean Orzo, healthy dinner, one-pan meal, Vegetarian Pasta
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