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Mushroom & pea one-pot orzo
Small orzo pasta cooks in its own light starchy sauce with browned mushrooms, peas and thyme.
Ingredients
Volumes are approximate. For baking, use a scale; Metric keeps the specified gram weights.
Let’s make it
- Heat 0.705 oz oil in a wide heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until released moisture evaporates and edges brown.
- Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 0.353 oz oil and onion; cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, thyme and dry orzo for 1 minute.
- Add water, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered 8 minutes, stirring across the bottom frequently. Add frozen peas and cook 3-5 minutes more until orzo is tender and peas are hot. Add water 1.06 oz at a time if the pan dries before the pasta is ready; do not drain.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Rest 2 minutes, leaving the sauce a little loose because it thickens as it stands. Divide into four equal portions. Refrigerate in shallow containers within 2 hours, use within 3-4 days and reheat to 165°F (74°C) with a little water.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving · 1 of 4- Calories
- 400 kcal
- Protein
- 14.4 g
- Total carbohydrate
- 66.7 g
- Total fat
- 8.9 g
- Total sugars
- 7.3 g
Calculated from the listed ingredients and yield. Brands, draining, cooking and portioning can change the result. Not a laboratory analysis.
Calculation notes & sources
ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis. Profiles match raw edible produce and proteins, dry grains and flour, drained canned beans, tomatoes with juice, plain whole-milk yogurts and specified cheese. All listed oil and retained cooking liquid are counted. Cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented. Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed. Equal portions or explicitly counted items define the stated recipe yield. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs. Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero.
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- Vegetarian: Complete ingredient review of Mushroom & pea one-pot orzo: dry enriched wheat orzo pasta; raw cremini mushrooms; frozen green peas; onion; olive oil; peeled garlic; fresh thyme leaves; water; lemon juice; fine salt; ground black pepper. No meat, fish, gelatin or animal-rennet cheese is listed; eggs or dairy may be present.
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Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Vegan: Complete ingredient review of Mushroom & pea one-pot orzo: dry enriched wheat orzo pasta; raw cremini mushrooms; frozen green peas; onion; olive oil; peeled garlic; fresh thyme leaves; water; lemon juice; fine salt; ground black pepper. No meat, fish, eggs, milk, honey, gelatin or other animal-derived ingredient is listed. Select vegan-labeled sugar or other processed ingredients when their processing source is uncertain.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and packaged products for animal-derived processing aids or additions.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Dairy-Free: Complete ingredient review of Mushroom & pea one-pot orzo: dry enriched wheat orzo pasta; raw cremini mushrooms; frozen green peas; onion; olive oil; peeled garlic; fresh thyme leaves; water; lemon juice; fine salt; ground black pepper. No milk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, whey or casein is listed. Breadcrumbs, where used, must meet the explicit milk-free label condition.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check packaged products, especially breadcrumbs, for milk-derived additions and cross-contact.
Supporting reference - Mediterranean: Complete ingredient review of Mushroom & pea one-pot orzo: dry enriched wheat orzo pasta; raw cremini mushrooms; frozen green peas; onion; olive oil; peeled garlic; fresh thyme leaves; water; lemon juice; fine salt; ground black pepper. Vegetables or legumes provide the principal bulk and olive oil is the added fat. This is an ingredient-pattern screen, not a clinical score or health-outcome promise.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified.
Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
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Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
