This is a an homage to Risotto with out all of the work, hence the name.<\/p>\n
Cheater\u2019s Risotto<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 1\/2 cups chicken stock<\/p>\n 1 cup orzo<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup mushrooms sliced<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup frozen peas<\/p>\n 2 large handfuls kale<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup parmesan cheese<\/p>\n Salt<\/p>\n Pepper<\/p>\n In a medium sauce pan add stock bring to a boil and add orzo. Meanwhile sauce mushrooms in a teaspoon of oil until slightly browned- set aside. The Orzo should take about 10 mins to cook stirring a couple of times to keep from sticking, when the orzo is al dente turn of the stove, add the mushrooms, peas & kale. Stir a couple of times \u2013 the heat of the pasta will effectively cook the peas and kale. Add the parmesan cheese, taste for salt and add a couple of turns of black pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve. This is a wonderful with a salad and stands on its on as a main or works beautifully with roasted chicken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"