Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- You can substitute Parmesan with feta or mozzarella for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 370 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg