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One-Pot Lentil And Orzo Supper

Name: One-Pot Lentil And Orzo Supper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion diced; 2 pcs carrot diced; 2 pcs celery diced; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 cup brown lentil rinsed; 1,500 ml vegetable broth; 1 cup orzo; 1 tsp dried thyme (optional); 1 pcs bay leaf (optional); 1 tsp salt to taste; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

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.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 483 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain celery and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, diced
2 pcscarrot, diced
2 pcscelery, diced
3 clovegarlic, minced
1 cupbrown lentil, rinsed
1,500 mlvegetable broth
1 cuporzo
1 tspdried thyme(optional)
1 pcsbay leaf(optional)
1 tspsalt, to taste
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground, to taste

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · measuring spoons · large pot · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 1 min
4
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and optional bay leaf to the pot.
About 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.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 1 min
8
Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, until both the lentils and orzo are tender.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the flavors to meld and the dish to thicken slightly.
11
Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 482.7kcal
Protein: 21.3g
Carbs: 82.6g
Fat: 8.9g
Fibre: 9.7g
Sugar: 6.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen as it will have thickened.