Creamy Orzo with Vegetables

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden.
2. Add the orzo to the softened onion and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently so the orzo is lightly toasted.
3. Add the mixed vegetables and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to distribute the peas, carrots, and potatoes evenly through the orzo.
4. Pour in the hot water and cook until the orzo becomes tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
5. Add the butter and milk once the orzo is nearly cooked. Stir gently and continue cooking briefly until the mixture becomes creamy.
6. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the orzo, cover the pan, and let it sit over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and let the creamy orzo rest for a few minutes. Stir gently and serve while warm and creamy.