Orzo and Kale Risotto Recipe

Create the perfect Orzo and Kale Risotto using RiceSelect® Orzo pasta and fresh kale mixed with other delicious ingredients.

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Serves
0
Total Time
25
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
5

Ingredients

  • null 3 cups, uncooked RiceSelect® Orzo
  • null 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • null 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • null 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • null 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • null 1 cup dry white wine
  • null 6 cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth
  • null 2 cups baby kale, roughly chopped
  • null ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • null 1 teaspoon salt
  • null 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 8–10 minutes. Add pasta and 2 cups broth and cook, stirring occasionally until almost all liquid is absorbed.
  3. Continue to add broth, stirring occasionally, 1 cup at a time as pasta absorbs liquid. Add kale with last addition of broth and continue to cook and stir 2 more minutes. Add cheese and stir until mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.Serve immediately topped with additional cheese, if desired