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    Home > Vegan Italian Recipes > Vegan Pasta Recipes

    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts

    Posted: Jun 16, 2017 ยท Updated: Aug 18, 2021

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    This easy, tasty and creamy vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Use my Best Vegan White Pasta Sauce as the base, toss some sliced Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, and dinner's ready.
    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - holycowvegan.net

    It's the last day of school today, and I am dreading the nearly three months that loom ahead. Not that I mind having my little June bug around (not so little anymore -- he turned nine yesterday. Sigh.). But keeping a 9-year-old entertained, even with the usual activities and some vacation time thrown in, all while juggling my own workday, can be a demanding job, at best.

    I am a firm believer that a healthy body leads to a healthy -- and calm --  mind, so one of the ways I try to keep my sanity intact during these days is by making sure that he eats healthy  -- healthier than he does on school days when I have absolutely no control over what goes into that little mouth. Because although I pack him a lunch every day, I am not naive enough to believe he actually eats all of it, or doesn't dip into the cafeteria "goodies" from his friends' trays. And can someone tell me why teachers these days think they should reward kids with candy and Cheetos for a job well done? Is an enthusiastic "nice work" not good enough?

    Whew. Ok. So this pasta.

    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - holycowvegan.net

    Since I last wrote a rant about Jay's eating habits, not so long after he first came home, Desi and I have been working with him on his food habits. It's been a slow road, with many pitfalls. When Jay came to us at six, he had pretty strong likes and dislikes on food, and he was not above pulling out every dirty trick in his little book. Tantrums, been there. Throwing up at the table, done that. Back in those days, something like this creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts, as tasty as it is, would never have made it past his mouth and down his gullet. Remember, this was a kid who hated PB & J sandwiches and couldn't stand the sight of mac and cheese.

    But last night, Jay ate a decent sized plateful of this pasta, Brussels sprouts and all, and he ate it in 20 minutes.

    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - holycowvegan.net

    Part of the reason is that he is definitely eating better. We've always required that Jay eat what we eat, even if it's just a little, and he does not get any substitute meals. If he doesn't eat what's for dinner, he gets to save it for his next meal. After a year or two of throwing tantrums, Jay found out that just because he didn't want to eat a meal, it was not going away. Now he will try and eat most veggies and foods. Eggplants, once a no-no, are a favorite. Same with broccoli. Pasta, once abhorred, goes down swimmingly, especially when there's a marinara sauce over it. Mushrooms and Brussels sprouts can still be a bit of a struggle, but they do get eaten eventually. And oh yes, he loves PB & J.

    But a big part of why this creamy vegan orzo risotto went down so well is that it is just so delicious. If you know someone who will not eat Brussels sprouts, have you tried roasting them? There are few foods as tasty as caramelized, slightly crispy Brussels sprouts. I could just snack on them all day, honestly.

    With the creamy, delicious vegan white pasta sauce, made with mostly white beans, the Brussels sprouts are extremely good. You don't have to be a kid to love this dish. You just will.

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    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - holycowvegan.net
    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - holycowvegan.net

    Creamy Vegan Orzo Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    This easy, tasty and creamy vegan Orzo Risotto with Brussels Sprouts is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Use my Best Vegan White Pasta Sauce as the base, toss some sliced Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, and dinner's ready.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Beans, Pasta, Soy-free, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Orzo Risotto
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 1 pound orzo (you can substitute any smaller pasta, like farfalle or orecchiette)
    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts (thinly sliced in a food processor or with a knife. Some of it will shred in the food processor which is fine, because those shredded bits toast up extra crispy)
    • 1 recipe Best Vegan White Pasta Sauce
    • ยผ cup nutritional yeast
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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    Instructions

    • Prepare the white pasta sauce and keep it warm while you cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Place the sliced Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan and toss with the oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until brown spots appear and they are tender enough to your liking.
    • When the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the white sauce along with the nutritional yeast. Mix well and check if you need more salt and pepper. It will look like there's a lot of sauce, but don't worry, the pasta will absorb it.
    • Cover the pot, make sure the heat is off, and let the pasta stand in the sauce for about 10 minutes.
    • Open, stir once, and serve with the Brussels sprouts scattered over the pasta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Vaishali


    I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Read more about me here.

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    1. Bharathy

      June 18, 2017 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      Love to take a bite out of that pasta! Happy belated birthday to Jay (sorry, i misspelled his name last time).

      Reply
    2. Resep Masakan

      June 17, 2017 at 1:27 am

      5 stars
      This should be a healthy cuisine, with Brussels sprouts that adds taste every day.

      Reply
    3. Sharon

      June 16, 2017 at 11:46 am

      I just want to take a minute to tell you how glad I am to have your newsletter coming into my box. I am in the process of packing for a move and am not a real "vegan veteran," so even if I don't actually cook the highlighted recipe, I get the gentle reminder that a better vegan life is ahead when I will be able to try out these recipes and get more "with the program." I live alone, and right now, I am just finding some humus, pita, a salad and some fruit, or something else to eat almost without cooking is all I can manage. Keeping a pot of cooked quinoa around helps too.
      So thanks so much. I can tell you have a lot on your plate too, but please know your work is really appreciated by those of us who get your emails regularly.

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      • Vaishali

        June 16, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks for your kind words, Sharon. You are doing a great job already-- isn't it amazing how many great vegan foods that require so little work are readily accessible these days? Good luck with the move!

        Reply
    4. Maureen Cram

      June 16, 2017 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      Did I miss how to cook the sprouts ๐Ÿ™‚ ? Definitley going to make this.. I love roasted BSs.

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      • Vaishali

        June 16, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        Hi Maureen, bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Cheers.

        Reply

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