This dish is so colorful and vibrant, creamy in texture and wonderful in flavor with the sweetness of the carrots and rich cheesy taste of the parmesan. It’s just good!
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Author: Southern Living
Ingredients
8ouncescarrotscut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 1/2cupschicken broth
3tablespoonsbutter
1medium onionchopped
2cupsuncooked orzo pasta
2garlic clovesminced
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
3tablespoonschopped fresh chives
1teaspoonchopped fresh thyme
Garnish: carrot curls
Instructions
Process carrots in a food processor 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
Combine 2 1/2 cups water and broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until very hot.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Add orzo and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
Slowly stir hot broth mixture, salt, and pepper into orzo mixture. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, chives, and thyme until blended. Serve orzo immediately. Garnish, if desired.