A quick and easy mushroom orzo risotto (AKA risoni) that's super tasty and perfect as part of an (unofficial) Slimming World diet!
I love cooking risotto, but that's usually because it's great to keep topping it up with a slosh of wine followed by a dash in the mouth. It's great pottering in the kitchen recipe, but requires you to be close by in case it catches in the pan. But if we give Arborio rice amiss for once and give Orzo a chance, it cuts the cooking time by two thirds.
It still requires near by attention, just less of it. So I made this quick little dish which turned out to be a yummy syn free snack but would also make a great accompaniment.
Recipe - Serves 1 (or double for 2 etc)
- 2 mushrooms, chopped
- 300ml water
- 4 tablespoon orzo pasta
- 1 chicken stockcube
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon Philadelphia Extra Light cheese (From 100g of Healthy Extra A)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 10g lighter mature cheese, grated (From 40g of Healthy Extra A)
- Seasoning
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/
*Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
- Place all but half the water, cheeses and parsley in a small saucepan simmer over a medium heat.
- Once most of the water has gone, add the remaining water and continue to simmer until it is reduced down to a thick consistency.
- Now stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for a further minute and serve.
- If you do make it, then why not tag me on Instagram #TastefullyVikkie with a pic of your orzo risotto dish!
You Also Might Like
📖 Recipe
Mushroom Orzo Risotto (Unofficial Slimming World)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Mushrooms sliced
- 300 ml Water (1 & ⅓ cups)
- 4 tablespoon Orzo pasta (Risoni)
- 1 Chicken stock cube
- 1 Spring onion sliced
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Ground black pepper
Stir in at the End
- 10 g Low fat grated cheddar cheese (From 40g of Healthy Extra A)
- 1 tablespoon Reduced fat cream cheese I used Philadelphia Extra Light cheese (From 100g of Healthy Extra A)
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
Instructions
- Place half of the water in a saucepan along with the rest of the ingredients except the cheeses and parsley.
- Simmer over medium heat while stirring occasionally until most of the water has been absorbed.
- Add the remaining water and continue to simmer until it is reduced down to a thick consistency.
- Stir in the cheeses and parsley and cook for a further minute and serve.
Disclaimer
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
Show
Delicious but the first instruction has thrown me twice now
I’ve read it as only half the water cheese and parsley (not the rest of the ingredients) maybe just me but I’ve done it twice months apart!
Thanks it’s very tasty