Orzo has recently become one of my favorite ingredients to cook with, and it's not hard to see why! It cooks in about 10 minutes, absorbs whatever flavors you simmer it in, and gives you that creamy, almost risotto-like texture without any of the stirring and fuss.
All of these recipes are one-pot, which means the orzo cooks directly in the sauce or stock alongside everything else. No separate boiling, no draining, no extra pans. Just one pot, one set of flavors, and dinner on the table in about 25 minutes. Nothing better.
I've put together my favorite orzo recipes below, and the thing I love most is how different they all are. There's a bright, lemony version with chickpeas and cream cheese, a rich marry me orzo loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and Pecorino, a smoky Cajun version with crispy vegetarian sausage, a spicy enchilada orzo with black beans and melted cheddar, a fresh cherry tomato orzo with white wine and basil, and even a cheesy orzo mac and cheese with a golden grilled top.
Same pasta, completely different dinners - there's something here for every mood and every night of the week.
Marry Me Orzo
This Marry Me orzo is the perfect one-pot recipe - it's rich and comforting, but is ready in under 25 minutes and made with a handful of ingredients.
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Cherry Tomato Orzo
This cherry tomato orzo comes together in one pan and in under 25 minutes - the perfect summer dinner with fresh cherry tomatoes and a dash of cream.
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Enchilada Orzo
This cozy enchilada orzo has all the delicious flavors of enchiladas without the faff of rolling up tortillas. The orzo cooks within the enchilada sauce with veggies and black beans for plenty of flavor in every bite - topped with sour cream and guac for the perfect finish.
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Cajun Sausage Orzo
A one-pot Cajun sausage orzo that's perfectly creamy, cheesy, and spicy. Packed with nutritents and protein, this is a proper hearty dish that ticks all the right boxes.
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Creamy Lemon Orzo
This creamy lemon orzo is a delicioulsy light and comforting one-pot meal that's packed with nutrients, protein and fiber.
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Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup (Avgolemono Inspired)
This cozy lemon chickpea orzo soup is my vegetarian twist on Avgolemono - a traditional Greek soup made with eggs, lemon, and broth.
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Cheesy Baked Orzo with Vegetarian Meatballs
This delicious one-pan cheesy baked orzo with veggie meatballs is ready in under 30 minutes and insanely tasty. Hearty, wholesome, classic vegetarian comfort food at it's finest - and with simple, basic ingredients.
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