Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Recipe
This one pot cheesy broccoli orzo is an easy kid-friendly recipe that comes together quickly and easily! Made with simple ingredients, this broccoli cheddar orzo is a riff off mac and cheese and makes for the perfect versatile side dish or easy meatless dinner.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound orzo, (16 oz, 454 g)
- 4½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 small broccoli crowns, cut into florets
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the minced garlic. Saute for another minute.
- Add the orzo and give it a quick stir then add the broth and bring the mixture up to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 13 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add the broccoli and stir for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and stir for another minute.
- Add the parmesan and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese has melted into the orzo and broccoli.
- Serve immediately as is or garnished with basil and more cheese.
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Nutrition
Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 1203mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3113IU | Vitamin C: 273mg | Calcium: 510mg | Iron: 3mg