Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Parmesan Orzo and Peas is a flavorful side dish with hints of onion, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It comes together in just twenty minutes and is made in a single pan. Add your favorite protein for a complete meal.

My recipe for Parmesan orzo and peas is one of my new favorite side dishes. The flavor is outstanding for having so few ingredients, and it comes together quickly in a single pan. Cooking down the onion and garlic bring big flavor, as well as the addition of Parmesan cheese. You’ll want to use chicken broth to cook the orzo because it adds a lot of flavor to the dish. You’re welcome to substitute this with vegetable broth if you’d like to make this a vegetarian dish.

I like to make Parmesan orzo and peas alongside some grilled or pan fried chicken. You could also stir in chunks of ham to make this a true one-pan meal.

If you like this recipe, you may also like my Roasted Corn and Red Pepper Pasta Salad.

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Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Parmesan Orzo and Peas is a flavorful side dish with hints of onion, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It comes together in just twenty minutes and is made in a single pan. 

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: parmesan orzo and peas

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Heather

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 and 1/3 cups orzo uncooked
• 2 and 2/3 cups chicken broth
• 1 and 1/2 cups frozen peas thawed
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add uncooked orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and orzo is al dente. 
• Over low heat, add peas and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and peas are warmed through. Add salt and pepper as needed to taste. Remove from heat and serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15.1% | Vitamin C: 41.8% | Calcium: 24.8% | Iron: 10.7%