Orzo Milanese

Deliciously seasoned with saffron, this vegan pasta recipe is a yummy side dish that you can serve all year round. As a bonus, the vegan meal’s colorful array of finely chopped vegetables and minimal need for fat transforms an often high-calorie dish into a scrumptiously healthy vegan recipe.
Deliciously seasoned with saffron, this vegan pasta recipe is a yummy side dish that you can serve all year round. As a bonus, the vegan meal’s colorful array of finely chopped vegetables and minimal need for fat transforms an often high-calorie dish into a scrumptiously healthy vegan recipe.

Orzo Milanese

Serves 8

Ingredients:

t
• Pinch of saffron threads

t

• 1/2 cup very warm water

t

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

t

• 1 cup chopped red onion

t

• 1/2 cup chopped carrot

t

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

t

• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

t

• 1 cup orzo

t

• 1 cup vegetable broth

t

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

t

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

t
1. In a small bowl, stir together saffron and water. Set aside.

t

2. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and bell pepper, stirring to combine.

t

3. Cook vegetables, stirring often, until vegetables are tender. Stir in orzo, broth, and saffron water.

t

4. Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

t

5. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

More vegan side dish recipes!