mendi's favorite orzo

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the mushrooms, and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. stir in the butter, corn, peas, parsley, and cooked orzo pasta. season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.