Why you’ll love this orzo carbonara recipe:
Quick: Prep in only 10 minutes, cook for 25 minutes, and voila, you have a dish ready in just 35 minutes! The perfect meal for those busy weeknights Creamy: Just because this is plant-based, doesn’t mean we had to sacrifice all the creaminess you usually get from cream or milk products Comforting: This orzo carbonara recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, creamy, and cheesy, all in one place
Ingredient Notes:
Butter: If you prefer not to use butter then use olive oil. Opt for either regular butter or vegan here. Pasta: This recipe is amazing with orzo but ultimately can be made with any type of pasta. Spinach: Spinach is so good for you. Some may call it a superfood. It’s loaded with nutrients and is super low-calorie. These dark, leafy greens are so important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also have protein, iron, vitamins & minerals. Did I mention how versatile this veggie is? You can legit throw spinach in everything!
How do you make orzo carbonara?
To a large pot or cooking pan heat butter on low heat till melted. Increase heat to medium and brown the vegan bacon for 3-4 minutes stirring often to avoid burning. To the pot, add the onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir till everything is coated. Increase heat to high and add the orzo to the pot. Toast for 1 minute. Add the milk to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil then simmer till the orzo is cooked. Add more milk of choice is necessary.
To the pot add the chives and spinach and stir till cooked throughout.
1 minute before serving add the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and butter! How do I make this recipe vegan? Have fun with this! Substitute the butter, milk, and parmesan for your favorite plant-based options. You can really add any vegan cheese in here and each will give a different pizazz to it! What plant-based milk is best? I used soy, but seriously, use whatever you have on hand or prefer! What is vegan bacon made out of? There are several different brands of vegan/vegetarian bacon. There are tempeh and soy variations that use seasoning to replicate the smoky bacon flavor.
Other recipes you’ll love:
Vegan Grits & Creamy Beans & Collards Refried Beans & Avocado Tacos Hearty Vegetable + Mixed Bean Stew Vegan BBQ Black Bean Meatballs
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