Mendi's Favorite Orzo

Name: Mendi's Favorite Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup orzo pasta; 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1.5 tablespoons melted butter; 0.5 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 0.5 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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This is a fast, low budget and vegetarian friendly side dish, meal or potluck dish. It serves 2 as a meal and 4 as a side dish. Use pan drippings for added flavor.

Submitted by dizzygrltoo

Updated on February 25, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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¾ cup orzo pasta
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons melted butter
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, corn, peas, parsley, and cooked orzo pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266	Calories
10g	Fat
37g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 58mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g	17%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 18mg	1%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 316mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Mendi's Favorite Orzo

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