One-Pot Lentil And Orzo Supper
A hearty and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender lentils and orzo simmered with aromatic vegetables in a savory broth. This simple supper is both filling and nutritious, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 5 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 483 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir api i gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 2 csolive oil
- 1 uyellow onion, diced
- 2 ucarrot, diced
- 2 ucelery, diced
- 3 gragarlic, minced
- 1 tassabrown lentil, rinsed
- 1.500 mlvegetable broth
- 1 tassaorzo
- 1 ctdried thyme(opcional)
- 1 ubay leaf(opcional)
- 1 ctsalt, to taste
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground, to taste
garnish
- 2 csfresh parsley, chopped(opcional)
Estris
measuring cups · measuring spoons · large pot · cutting board · knife
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: This step, called making a sofrito, builds a flavorful base for the dish.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and optional dried thyme, and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
- 4
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and optional bay leaf to the pot.
Uns 1 min
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
Uns 25 min
Nota de cuina: The lentils should be almost tender at this point, but still have a slight bite.
- 7
Stir in the orzo, making sure it is fully submerged in the liquid.
Uns 1 min
- 8
Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, until both the lentils and orzo are tender.
Uns 12 min
Nota de cuina: If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash of water or more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- 9
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
- 10
Let the dish rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Resting allows the flavors to meld and the dish to thicken slightly.
- 11
Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 482,7kcal
- Proteïnes
- 21,3g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 82,6g
- Greixos
- 8,9g
- Fibra
- 9,7g
- Sucre
- 6,9g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen as it will have thickened.