1 4 Quart Dutch Oven Or large Skillet with High Sides
1 2 Quart Sauce Pan
1 Cutting Board
1 Chefs Knife
1 Wooden Spoon
1 Ladle
Ingredients
6 CupsLow Sodium Vegetable StockSee Note
2tablespoonExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
3MediumCloves of Garlic, Minced
1PoundOrzo
½CupDry White Wine
3CupsCherry Tomatoes, halved
½CupVegan Parmesan
1CupBasil, lightly packed, roughly chopped
2CupsBaby Spinach, lightly packed
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the vegetable stock to a saucepan and heat on low until its hot.
6 Cups Low Sodium Vegetable Stock
In a 4-quart dutch oven over medium-low heat, sweat the onions in olive oil until they are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more.
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 3 Medium Cloves of Garlic, Minced, 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely chopped
Add the orzo to the pot and stir with a wooden spoon. Allow the orzo to toast for one minute, then add the wine and stir, allowing the alcohol to evaporate. Reduce heat to low.
1 Pound Orzo, ½ Cup Dry White Wine
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, then add vegetable stock in about ¾ cup increments, stirring frequently and allowing most of the stock to absorb into the orzo before adding the next addition.
3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Repeat adding stock and stirring until the orzo is al dente. The process of stirring and adding stock will take about 20 minutes and you may not need all of the stock.
Turn the stove off, then add the vegan parmesan and stir.
½ Cup Vegan Parmesan
Then add the basil and spinach and place the lid on the pot for 5 minutes to allow the residual heat to wilt the spinach.