Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo dish. Perfectly cooked orzo pasta mixed with broccoli, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese in a luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Cook Orzo: Toast orzo, pour in broth, simmer until almost tender.
- Add Broccoli: Mix in broccoli, cook until tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in milk, cheddar, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For added protein, mix in cooked shredded chicken.
- Substitute cauliflower or spinach for broccoli if desired.
- Use whole wheat orzo for a fiber boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
