Grain Free Orzo Risotto With Fresh Herbs

Name: Grain Free Orzo Risotto With Fresh Herbs
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon jovial Reserve Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ yellow onion; minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; plus more to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic; minced; 8 ounce box jovial Grain Free Cassava Orzo; 3 cups vegetable; chicken; or bone broth; ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; ¼ cup basil; chopped fresh; 2 tablespoons chives; chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley; minced

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August 21 2020

This simple, grain free recipe boasts all the flavor of a traditional risotto without all the stirring and fuss. The cassava orzo pasta is cooked with... more liquid that you’d typically use and for a few minutes longer. The result is a tender, creamy side dish that complements grilled fish or chicken beautifully. Fold in roasted or grilled veggies for a light lunch.

Cooking Grain-Free Orzo The Right Way

Cassava orzo doesn’t cook exactly the same as regular orzo, so be sure to follow the instructions on the box. Which are:

● Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
● Add salt as desired.
● Cook on high heat, stirring frequently.
● Test for doneness and drain.
● Do not overcook.

Why jovial Cassava Pasta?

Organic cassava orzo is a great choice for those who follow a lectin free, paleo, or AIP diet. Free from gluten, grains, the top 8 allergens, legumes, gums, and lectin, this is a pasta that everyone can enjoy! Not only does our cassava orzo cook up firm and taste great with all types of sauces, it also contains 4g of fiber per 2 oz. serving.

You can find a wide variety of grain-free and paleo-friendly cassava pasta products in our online store or find us at your local grocery store!

Orzo Risotto Recipe With Grain Free Cassava Pasta

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon jovial Reserve Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ yellow onion, minced
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounce box jovial Grain Free Cassava Orzo
3 cups vegetable, chicken, or bone broth
½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
¼ cup basil, chopped fresh
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, minced

Instructions

Melt the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper and cook on low until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add orzo to the pan and stir to coat the pasta with the onion mixture. Add broth and increase the heat to high until the mixture comes to a boil.
Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat. Fold in the cheese, basil, chives, and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

16 Comments

Sara Bojarski

September 29 2020 at 3:19 am

What is the orzo made from ? The recipe sounds delicious
1. Jovial foods
  
  September 30 2020 at 3:22 pm
  
  This is our new gluten free grain free cassava orzo!
Ashley

October 22 2020 at 2:45 am

This sounds delicious. Would this do well for batch cooking and freezing?
Michele

January 13 2021 at 7:16 pm

How many servings per this recipe?
1. Jovial foods
  
  January 14 2021 at 9:32 pm
  
  2 large or 4 small as a side.
Julie

November 12 2022 at 3:57 pm

How well does this keep? Can I make a whole batch and then enjoy it the next day, or should it be eaten on the same day?
1. Jovial foods
  
  November 23 2022 at 7:47 pm
  
  Best if eaten the same day; can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Gina Fiedel

November 21 2022 at 4:32 pm

Hi, On the box, the recipe calls for 3 quarts of water. In this recipe, it calls for 3 cups. And further down the page, it says to cook correctly, follow the instructions on the box: 3 quarts of water. Please! Which is correct?

thanks!
Gina
1. Jovial foods
  
  November 23 2022 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thanks for the catch and sorry for any confusion - for this recipe cook in 3 cups of broth until it is all absorbed.
Chris

November 25 2022 at 10:41 pm

How would I make this in an instant pot?
1. jovial foods
  
  November 30 2022 at 4:14 pm
  
  We have not tested this recipe in an instant pot, it may be too powerful for tender Cassava Orzo. Please let us know how it turns out if you try!
Jok

January 15 2023 at 6:42 pm

I cooked your jovial cassava orzo as directed on the box. I would have turned the temp down but it said cook on high heat. I have a pan of thick paste. Wish i had seen this recipe because i would have cooked it in 3 cups instead of 3 quarts and simmered to let it absorb because the billing beat the orzo basically to death. I'll try it once again but it's too expensive to have the directions not be correct on the box
1. Jovial foods
  
  January 17 2023 at 5:56 pm
  
  We are sorry to hear you had such a negative experience; we have tested it dozens of times and the secret is abundant water (at least 3 qts) and to test for doneness to your preference. Cassava is very starchy and if there is not enough water, it can become sticky.
  Please email us at info@jovialfoods.com and we would be happy to mail you a replacement coupon.
Jasmine

April 18 2024 at 3:39 pm

Love the cassava orzo pasta, on the AIP diet, this is the best! Can't wait to try the recipe.
Barb

September 15 2024 at 9:06 pm

How can it be microwaved? And, to be clear, if cooked on the stove the entire 8 0z needs 3 quarts of water? Just checking because of other comments. Thank you.
1. jovial foods
  
  September 18 2024 at 1:11 pm
  
  This recipe is written for cooking on a stove. A microwave will probably not yield a correct texture, but please let us know if you try!
  Yes, this recipe requires abundant water (at least 3 qts) and to test for doneness to your preference. Cassava is very starchy and if there is not enough water, it can become sticky.

Grain Free Orzo Risotto With Fresh Herbs

Orzo Risotto Recipe With Grain Free Cassava Pasta

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