One-Pan French Onion Orzo
Inspired by the classic French Onion Soup, this One-Pan French Onion Orzo is rich, creamy, and loaded with jammy caramelized onions and shredded gruyere cheese.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- 1 Large frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1½ cups orzo uncooked
- 6 small yellow onions sliced thin
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire
- 2½ cups beef broth salted
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1½ tbsp fresh thyme chopped fine
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the onions.Slice into similar sized pieces and set aside.
- To a large frying pan set to low/medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Add the onions and let sauté for 20-25 minutes, stirring often until they are caramelized and rich in color.Sammy's tip: if the onions absorb all of the liquid and appear to be sticking to the bottom of the pan, add a tsp of water to deglaze the pan and continue cooking. Repeat if necessary.
- Once the onions are nearly done, add the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the fresh thyme and then deglaze with the balsamic vinegar and worcestershire.Let simmer for another minute or so.
- Add the orzo and let it slightly toast in the pan for a minute.
- Add the beef broth, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the broth is almost absorbed and the orzo is cooked.
- Remove from heat and add the heavy cream and gruyere cheese and gently mix to combine until well incorporated and creamy.
- Taste here to season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Dish up right away and top with fresh cracked pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg
