November 24th, 2024
Recipes
Orzo and Shiitake Mushroom Salad
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
Warm orzo tossed with tomato sauce, tender sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and a hint of arugula. Serve as a quick and easy vegetarian meal that's equally comforting and refreshing.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 2 servings dry orzo (about 112 grams)
- 2 handfuls arugula (or spinach)
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce (such as Easy Tomato Sauce)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and red pepper flakes, to taste
- lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions. Reserve a mug of the starchy pasta water before draining and set it aside.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until the mushrooms are tender and slightly golden.
- Step 3: Add the tomato sauce and drained orzo to the mushrooms. Stir everything together, adding 1 tablespoon of the reserved pasta water and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set the pasta aside to cool for several minutes.
- Serve: Gently stir the arugula into the pasta. It should be cooled enough that the arugula still holds its shape. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and divide into plates. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top and enjoy warm.
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Orzo and Shiitake Mushroom Salad
PT20M 2 servings dry orzo (about 112 grams) 2 handfuls arugula (or spinach) 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup pasta sauce (such as Easy Tomato Sauce) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and red pepper flakes, to taste lemon juice, to taste Gluten Free Vegan 2 Servings
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