Edamame Orzotto
Get ready to whip up a deliciously creamy Edamame Orzotto in just 30 minutes! Packed with a whopping 31g of plant-based protein and a hearty 12g of fiber per serving, this dish combines tender orzo pasta with vibrant edamame and a hint of zesty lemon for a refreshing twist. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- Tenderstem broccoli (7.06 oz)
- Garlic, minced
- Kale or cavolo Nero (3.53 oz)
- Lemon juice (30 ml)
- Lemon zest and/or pickled pink onionoptional
- Shallot, finely chopped
- Splash of water to help blend
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- Edamame beans (5.29 oz)
- Orzo (7.06 oz)
- Tahini (good quality, not supermarket own) (45 ml)not supermarket own
- More runny tahinioptional
- Vegetable stock (low sodium) (4.23 cup)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Sweet white miso paste (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast orzo in dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden before adding liquid - this creates a nutty flavor and helps maintain al dente texture by forming a protective starch barrier.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add warm broth gradually in 1/2 cup increments, stirring constantly to release orzo's surface starch and create the creamy orzotto texture without overcooking.technique1/2 cup increments
- ✓Blanch edamame in heavily salted boiling water for exactly 3 minutes, then shock in ice water to preserve bright green color and crisp-tender texture.timing3 minutes
- ✓Finish orzotto off heat with cold butter and cheese, stirring vigorously to create an emulsion that gives glossy, creamy consistency without breaking.technique
- ✓Use a 3:1 liquid to orzo ratio initially, then adjust - orzo absorbs less liquid than arborio rice but still needs sufficient moisture for proper texture.ingredient3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Edamame Orzotto
Get ready to whip up a deliciously creamy Edamame Orzotto in just 30 minutes! Packed with a whopping 31g of plant-based protein and a hearty 12g of fiber per serving, this dish combines tender orzo pasta with vibrant edamame and a hint of zesty lemon for a refreshing twist. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(7)
- Tenderstem broccoli (7.06 oz)
- Garlic, minced
- Kale or cavolo Nero (3.53 oz)
- Lemon juice (30 ml)
- Lemon zest and/or pickled pink onionoptional
- Shallot, finely chopped
- Splash of water to help blend
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- Edamame beans (5.29 oz)
- Orzo (7.06 oz)
- Tahini (good quality, not supermarket own) (45 ml)not supermarket own
- More runny tahinioptional
- Vegetable stock (low sodium) (4.23 cup)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Sweet white miso paste (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast orzo in dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden before adding liquid - this creates a nutty flavor and helps maintain al dente texture by forming a protective starch barrier.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add warm broth gradually in 1/2 cup increments, stirring constantly to release orzo's surface starch and create the creamy orzotto texture without overcooking.technique1/2 cup increments
- ✓Blanch edamame in heavily salted boiling water for exactly 3 minutes, then shock in ice water to preserve bright green color and crisp-tender texture.timing3 minutes
- ✓Finish orzotto off heat with cold butter and cheese, stirring vigorously to create an emulsion that gives glossy, creamy consistency without breaking.technique
- ✓Use a 3:1 liquid to orzo ratio initially, then adjust - orzo absorbs less liquid than arborio rice but still needs sufficient moisture for proper texture.ingredient3:1 ratio