Mendi's Favorite Orzo

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.