Orzo Vegetable Stir Fry

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Course Main Course

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

1 cup Orzo pasta
2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin (for orzo)
1 Onion minced
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 cup Vegetable broth
1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin (for vegetables)
1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
1 cup Carrots diced
1 cup Broccoli
1 cup Tomatoes diced
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Oyster sauce (optional)
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Cook the Orzo:

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the orzo and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Once the orzo is golden, add the minced onions and garlic. Continue sautéing for another 2-3 minutes, until the onions are soft and fragrant.

Cook the Orzo with Broth:

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover and let the orzo absorb all the liquid, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the orzo doesn’t stick to the pan. If the liquid absorbs too quickly, add a little more broth or water as needed.

Prepare the Vegetables:

While the orzo is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat.
Add the diced carrots, peas, and broccoli florets (or any other vegetables you’re using) to the pan.
Cook without adding any liquid for about 8-13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized (the goal is to fry them, not steam them). You can adjust the cooking time based on the size and type of vegetables you're using.

Combine and Flavor:

Once both the orzo and vegetables are ready, add the cooked vegetables into the pan with the orzo.
Pour in the soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce (if using), and stir well to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the orzo and vegetables evenly in the sauce.

Serve:

Once everything is well mixed and heated through, remove from heat.
Serve hot as a main dish or side, and enjoy your savory, umami-packed stir fry!

Notes

To make this recipe you will need peas, carrots, Tofu (optional), onions, garlic and of course your orzo. To make this a vegetable stir fry there’s the option of different vegetables for your preference, Broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, mushrooms, or bell peppers. The best method for these is to cut them up small, almost diced sizes so they all cook evenly and you get some in every bite.

For the recipe below I will use peas, carrots, broccoli, and tomatoes but feel free to add in other ingredients. First sauté the orzo with extra virgin olive oil till golden and then add in your minced onions, and garlic. Once crispy add in some vegetable broth and cover till the orzo absorbs all the liquid. In a separate pan add extra virgin olive oil and cook the diced vegetables till done, make sure not to add liquid to this so it fries the vegetables, and not steam them. This should take between 8-13 minutes depending on the size and vegetables you chose to use. Once all is done we can combine it in the larger pan and mix it up with soy sauce, honey and oyster sauce to bring out a umami taste.