Creamy Jalapeno Cheddar One Pot Orzo

Creamy Jalapeno Ched One Pot Orzo

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 30 - 35 Min

Yields: 3 - 4 Servings

What You Need

• 2 Tbsp. EVOO
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 3 Green Onions, sliced & separated light & dark portions
• 4 Jalapeno Peppers, diced (seed as many as you want to reduce heat if desired)
• 1 1/2 C Dry Orzo Pasta
• 1 C White Wine ( I used a local Ontario Pinot)
• 3 1/2 C Plant-Based Chik'n Broth
• 1/2 C Whipping Cream, room temperature
• 200g Extra Old Aged White Cheddar, shredded
• Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper

Directions

• Begin heating the EVOO, butter, garlic, and pepper flakes, in a large stainless skillet set to just about medium heat. Once heated, let everything sizzle together for 30 + seconds before adding the onion, light portions of the green onions, and jalapenos. Season liberally with salt & cracked pepper. Stir and cook about 10 minutes until veg are mostly soft.
• Stir in the orzo pasta and season once again with a good pinch of salt. Stir often as the orzo toasts for 2 minutes before pouring in the wine. Let the wine simmer off until mostly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour in your broth and wait for the skillet to come to a boil. Once boiled, season liberally with salt, reduce to a simmer, and simmer the skillet uncovered 13 - 15 minutes until orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. You do still want some creamy / starchy liquid leftover, but it's most important that the orzo is cooked. 
• Turn off the heat and stir in the cream, dark portions of the green onions, and aged cheddar until creamy and combined. Set aside covered for 5 minutes. taste and adjust your salt if needed / desired.
• I served up my portions as they were, but you could garnish with additional green onion, some thinly sliced jalapeno perhaps, or some finely shredded grana padano. ENJOY!

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