The 20-Minute One-Pot Dinner That Mindy Kaling Calls ‘Stunning’
It’s essential for those hectic weeknights.
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Mindy Kaling has been in her chef era. One look at her Instagram and you'll see all the fun new recipes she has been showing off to her audience. The mom of three loves to keep it real and with new finds that she says is especially great for those who are “impatient but love home cooked food.”
The star says she’s been on the hunt for dishes that only take 20 minutes or less and stumbled upon influencer Brita Cooks’ One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo. The video showcases Kaling cutting up onions, boiling her pasta, and showing off the beautiful final product.
“This is stunning, this orzo is so good,” she said. “To quote Bethany Frankel, ‘it’s davoon.’”
Kaling admits that it did take a little longer than 20 minutes to make, but assured her viewers that “it’s so worth it and so good.”
Commenters praised Kaling for keeping it real and mentioning that the dish may take a little longer than the promised 20 minutes. "I feel so seen!" one user wrote. "No matter the estimated time, my time is 3 times longer."
Others offered advice to help cut down even more time for the busy mommas out there.
"I find that prep work adds a lot of time. I just bought myself a veggie chopper in hopes that it helps get cooking time down!" In response, another fellow home cook responded, "It will! We have one and I love it!"
Regardless of how long it took, it seemed like Kaling’s rendition got Brita’s stamp of approval, with the cook commenting, “Looks better than mine. Thanks for making this!”
How To Cook Orzo
Orzo is a thin, oval, rice-shaped pasta that's typically used in soups or other pasta dishes. But, like Kaling mentioned, sometimes orzo can be a little tricky to cook with. Ideally, orzo should only take about 8 to 10 minutes to prepare when boiled with water. For Brita's recipe, the orzo is cooked in broth (chicken, veggie, or beef). If your orzo is taking too long to become al dente, turn up the heat a little, cover your pot, and add in more broth as needed.
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