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Green Goddess Orzo Risotto with Burrata

Level
very easy

Ingredients

Compliments olive oil, for cooking
1
yellow onion, finely chopped
1
garlic cloves, minced
2 cups
orzo
4 cups
vegetable broth
1 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp
butter
Salt and pepper
1
fresh burrata, for serving
Grilled asparagus, for serving
Sauce
½ cup
fresh herbs (parsley, basil, chives)
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup
Compliments olive oil
¼ cup
pine nuts
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4–5 minutes or until translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orzo and stir well to coat. Add the sauce and mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Add the broth and cook until the liquid has been absorbed. Sir in the Parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Serve topped with grilled asparagus and burrata.