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Wild Mushroom Orzo Bake

This Wild Mushroom Orzo Bake is a comforting and creamy dish, packed with earthy mushrooms and baked to perfection, making it a perfect vegetarian main course or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mixed wild mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and have released their moisture, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the orzo pasta, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Bake the Dish
  1. Transfer the orzo mixture to a greased baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  3. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  5. Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the types of mushrooms used based on availability, and you can add additional herbs for extra flavor.

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