Description
Experience the delightful flavors of One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo. This recipe combines creamy vegan cheese with fresh vegetables for a comforting yet easy meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch.
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 the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and a pinch of salt, sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the tomato paste, cooking for about 3 minutes while stirring until it darkens slightly and becomes fragrant. Mix in Italian seasoning.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes until the skins wrinkle and juices are released, gently mashing some tomatoes.
- Add orzo to the pot, stirring well to coat. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to toast slightly for added flavor.
- Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until the wine is absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegan chicken broth, stirring well and bringing to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Stir in vegan cream cheese until melted, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add chopped spinach and vegan parmesan, mixing well.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and basil, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetable broth if you prefer.
For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg