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One Pot Lemon Orzo "Risotto" with Prosciutto and Peas

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 thin slices prosciutto, torn into small pieces (check ingredients for soy, gluten and other allergens before using)
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, removed from tough stems
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups gluten-free orzo (I love Andean Dream's Organic Orzo Quinoa Pasta)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth (I use Kitchen Basics)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • 2 tbsp Soy-free Earth Balance
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free oat milk (I used Oatly)
  • 1 tsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in skillet for about 30 seconds, then add torn prosciutto.
  • Cook prosciutto until brown and crispy, then carefully remove to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving drippings in the pan.
  • Add shallot, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper to the pan with the drippings, stir to coat, and allow to cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add orzo and stir to combine, then cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully pour in white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, place lid on pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove lid, raise heat a bit and stir until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Fold in peas, Earth Balance and Oatly.
  • Add squeeze of lemon juice, garnish with basil and prosciutto and serve.