Orzo with Kale and Mushrooms
I needed a good side dish the other night and was just going to make some plain orzo, maybe tossed with olive oil and garlic, and sprinkled with some parmesan cheese. Tasty, but a little boring. But then my husband reminded me of the kale and mushrooms we had aging in the fridge so I figured I’d saute them up and toss them in with the orzo. So glad I did. It turned out great and turned a pile of pasta into a healthy beautiful bed to put some chicken on.
I didn’t write down how I made it, so the amount below are an estimate.
Orzo with Kale and Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup kale, torn into bite-size chunks
- 1/3 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup dried orzo
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Cook orzo according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and saute for about 5 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add orzo to skillet with kale and mushrooms and toss to combine.
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Yum!! I’ve made something similar with spinach instead of kale and liked it too! We’ll have to try it with kale next time!
Another great addition to this would be pomegranate seeds. We made this (minus the mushrooms) and it was amazing! Refreshing but filling.
What a healthy, delicious and frugal treat! I really enjoy the texture and flavour of orzo, it makes such a nice change from rice or other pastas.
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