Description
A comforting dish combining orzo pasta with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions in vegetable broth.
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet with the caramelized onions.
- Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine while caramelizing the onions.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- Feel free to substitute Gruyère with another cheese like Swiss or mozzarella if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg