Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Orzo Recipes

CREAMY MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS ORZO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. If you can't get the miso lumps out, just add a splash of hot water from the tap and whisk again. Set this mixture aside.
• Place a deep skillet or braiser-style pot over medium heat. Once the pot is hot, pour in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and swirl it around. Add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Sauté asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked asparagus to a plate and return the pot to the stove.
• Pour another teaspoon of olive oil into the pot and stir it around. Add the mushrooms to the pot and let them sit for 1 full minute. Stir them up and let them sit for another full minute. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper and keep sautéing until slightly browned and tender, another minute. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to the plate with the asparagus.
• Give the pot a quick wipe and return it to the stove over medium heat. Pour in the remaining olive oil and swirl it around. Add the leeks and stir. Sauté the leeks until very tender, about 3 minutes. If they begin to brown on the edges, lower the heat.
• Add the capers, garlic, nutritional yeast, and chillies (if using) to the pot and stir. Keep stirring until very fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the orzo to the pot and stir to coat in the leeks and seasoning.
• Add the vegetable stock, the non-dairy cream, and saffron to the pot and stir. Bring the orzo to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the orzo is plumped up and a lot of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-11 minutes. I recommend stirring pretty much constantly as the orzo does tend to stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Stir the peas, fresh dill, cooked asparagus, and mushrooms into the orzo. Also add the reserved miso, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard mixture. Keep stirring as the orzo simmers for another minute. Taste for seasoning one more time. If you find that the orzo is sopping up the liquid too quickly, just add a few splashes of water to "cream" it back up.
• Serve the orzo hot with vegan "parmesan" on top if you like.

CREAMY ORZO WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet.
• Spread out in a single layer. Roast, stirring halfway through, until well browned and crisp around the edges, about 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then scrape up with a spatula and transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the leek and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until the leek softens, about 2 minutes. Add the orzo, 2 cups water, the milk, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the cheese, spinach, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts; add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the mushrooms with the lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Divide the orzo among bowls and top with the mushroom mixture.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo in boiling salted water a couple minutes less than the package directions so that you end up with slightly al dente pasta. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter over medium high heat in stockpot. Saute asparagus, mushrooms, and onion in butter until slightly brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes.s in butter. Deglaze the pan with wine, scraping any bits off the bottom. Remove from heat and toss cooked orzo with goat cheese, fresh herbs, and the squeeze of lemon.
• Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

HERBED MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to directions on package. Chop mushrooms and asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Chop each herb into small pieces (I use parsley/chives/thyme/basil). In skillet, sprayed with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and asparagus 3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
• 2. When orzo has completed cooking, add the olive oil and stir (taste as you add-start out using only a little then add more-until you get the right taste for you), make sure you don't get too much olive oil. Add mushroom mixture; stir. Add herbs; stir. Top with crumbled feta or asiago if desired