# Caramelised Onion Orzo

Sweet, caramelised onions, creamy tofu, and a drizzle of herby pesto oil come together in this dreamy orzo dish.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100 ml white wine
- 200 g orzo pasta
- 200 g vegan cream cheese
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 handful pine nuts
- 1 handful fresh chives
- 1 tbsp pesto oil

## Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions in olive oil with salt until golden brown.
2. Mix vegan cream cheese with a whisk until smooth.
3. Add vegan butter, fresh parsley, and garlic to the caramelized onions.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine.
5. Add the orzo pasta to the pan and mix well.
6. Pour the vegan cream cheese mixture over the orzo and stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle nutritional yeast and mix gently.
8. Serve the orzo with pine nuts, fresh chives, and a drizzle of pesto oil.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- bowl
- whisk
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BAKboNA7qE
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b4f41c6b-abd3-47d7-b535-1da955d6211a
- Extracted: 2025-03-18

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