Description
This One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo features rich flavors, simple prep, and wholesome ingredients, making it the ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, diced
- pinch of salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- 6 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1½ cups (10 ounces) orzo
- ½ cup white wine
- 3¾ cups vegan chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ⅓–½ cup plain vegan cream cheese, softened
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated vegan parmesan
- fresh parsley, chopped
- fresh basil, chopped
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced shallots with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir well. Cook for about 3 minutes until it darkens slightly and becomes fragrant, then add Italian seasoning.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to release their juices, mashing some as you stir.
- Stir in orzo, allowing it to toast undisturbed for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine, stirring to scrape up any browned bits and allow it to absorb, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegan chicken broth, stir, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and most broth is absorbed.
- Stir in vegan cream cheese until melted to create a creamy sauce.
- Add chopped spinach and vegan parmesan, stirring to combine.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and basil, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to substitute vegetable broth with homemade broth.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for your desired level of spice.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the broth slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg