Creamy Vegetable Parmesan Orzo in the VitaClay Nourishing Pot

Creamy, colorful, and packed with vegetables, this one-pot Parmesan orzo is an easy meal for busy days. Orzo cooks together with carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, peas, garlic, and vegetable broth before being finished with freshly grated Parmesan for a creamy, comforting dish.

Made in the VitaClay Nourishing Pot, everything comes together in one pot with minimal hands-on preparation.

Servings: Approximately 4
Cook Time: 20 minutes, plus 3–5 minutes resting
Cooking Program: ONE-POT

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185 g) dry orzo
• 2½ cups (600 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 small carrot, finely diced
• ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
• ½ cup broccoli, cut into small florets
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric, optional, for color
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan

How to Make Vegetable Parmesan Orzo in VitaClay

Step 1: Add the Ingredients

Add the orzo, carrot, red bell pepper, broccoli, frozen peas, garlic, oregano, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the VitaClay.

Step 2: Add the Liquid

Pour in the vegetable broth and olive or avocado oil. Stir everything together well.

Step 3: Cook

Close the lid and select ONE-POT for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Parmesan

Once the 20-minute cooking cycle is complete, give everything a good stir.

Add the freshly grated Parmesan and mix until the cheese has melted and the orzo becomes creamy.

Step 5: Rest and Serve

Let the orzo sit for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Serve warm and enjoy!

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An Easy One-Pot Meal for Busy Days

One of the best parts about this recipe is its simplicity. The orzo and vegetables cook together in the same pot, so there’s no need to prepare the pasta separately.

Carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, and peas add plenty of color and texture, while garlic, oregano, and Parmesan give the finished dish a savory, creamy flavor.

It’s an easy option for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or whenever you want a comforting one-pot meal without a lot of cleanup.

Made in the VitaClay Nourishing Pot

The VitaClay Nourishing Pot offers settings for one-pot meals, soups, stews, rice, grains, oatmeal, and more. For this recipe, the ONE-POT setting brings the orzo, vegetables, and broth together in just 20 minutes.

Once cooking is complete, the cooker automatically switches to Keep Warm, making it especially convenient for busy days.

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Recipe inspiration & creator credit: @flora.grims 🤍