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One Pan Orzo and White Beans

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious orzo pasta recipe is made in one pan with white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and orzo. It’s an easy vegetarian dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or cashew cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 
  2. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes
  3. Add the garlic and tomato paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant. 
  4. Add the white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the orzo and vegetable broth, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in the cream and spinach, then cover and let sit for 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.