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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 483 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
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.
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