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Easy Orzo Risotto Style- Kritharoto

Servings 4 Servings
Author Elena Paravantes

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 14 ounces uncooked orzo I used medium size
  • 1 ½ cup broth
  • 1 pound mushrooms peeled or washed chopped or sliced
  • ¼ cup of wine
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • Chopped parsley
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Heat ½ of the olive oil in a deep pan and sauté the onion until soft.
  • Add the orzo and increase heat and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Start adding the broth with a ladle and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Continue this process for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and the wine and continue stirring. Once liquids are absorbed, continue adding the broth, continuing the process for 2-3 minutes.
  • Try the orzo, it should be soft with bit of a bite in the center.
  • Add a bit more broth stirring.
  • Remove from heat, add the parmesan and the rest of olive oil and stir for about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with some chopped parsley.

Notes

Make sure you have all the ingredients ready before starting the recipe.