Easy Parmesan Orzo

#vegetarian #family-friendly

Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter

• 1 onion

• 1 cup orzo

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 Tbsp. basil (dried or fresh)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Cooking Steps

Cook Onion

Dice 1 onion. Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat and cook onion in butter until translucent, about 3 min.

Simmer 

Stir in orzo and sauté until lightly browned. Stir in veggie broth and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 min.

Add Cheese

Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbsp. basil. Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve!