Description
This One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo combines rich flavors with simple prep. Enjoy the combination of cherry tomatoes, vegan cream cheese, and fresh herbs for a comforting meal.
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 oil in a large pot over medium heat, add diced shallots and a pinch of salt; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, stirring constantly for 3 minutes until it darkens slightly and its flavor intensifies, then mix in Italian seasoning.
- Stir halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 3-5 minutes until skins wrinkle and juices are released; mash some tomatoes gently as you stir.
- Add orzo, stirring well to coat; let sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to toast slightly.
- Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits; let cook for 2-3 minutes until absorbed.
- Add vegan chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and broth is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in vegan cream cheese until fully melted for a creamy sauce.
- Add chopped spinach and vegan parmesan; mix well.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and basil, and adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use homemade vegetable broth instead of store-bought.
Feel free to substitute any favorite greens for the spinach, like kale or arugula.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg