Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 clove garlic (minced)
  • 12 ounces crimini or baby bella mushrooms, (sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cups whole wheat orzo
  • 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
  • salt and pepper ( to taste)

Instruction

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, mushrooms, pepper and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
  • Add the vegetable broth to the onions and mushrooms. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the orzo and cook until the orzo is almost al dente.
  • Add the Swiss chard, cover the saucepan and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the Swiss chard is wilted. Serve it up!