Description

Experience the delightful taste of One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo, a simple yet amazing dish that combines the richness of tomatoes, orzo, and vegan cream cheese for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons oil
1 large or 2 small shallots, diced
pinch of salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
6 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1½ cups (10 ounces) orzo
½ cup white wine
3¾ cups vegan chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
⅓–½ cup plain vegan cream cheese, softened
2 handfuls fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup grated vegan parmesan
fresh parsley, chopped
fresh basil, chopped
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and a generous pinch of salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes more, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens slightly. Add the Italian seasoning and mix through.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the skins start to wrinkle and release their juices. Gently mash some of the tomatoes as you stir.
Add the orzo to the pot and stir well to coat it with the tomato mixture. Let the orzo sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to toast slightly.
Pour in the white wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine cook until absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vegan chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
Stir in the vegan cream cheese until melted, creating a rich sauce.
Add the chopped spinach and vegan parmesan and stir until combined.
Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and basil, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add more herbs or spices according to your preference.
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days for leftovers.
Feel free to substitute regular cream cheese for a non-vegan version if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg