Description
A comforting and creamy one-pot meal that combines orzo pasta with broccoli and a rich cheese sauce. This easy vegetarian dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Add Orzo: Toast orzo in the pan, then pour in broth.
- Cook Broccoli and Orzo: Simmer with broccoli, salt, pepper, and onion powder until orzo is tender.
- Add Cheeses: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar, Parmesan, and cream until creamy.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding diced cooked chicken or white beans.
- Pair with roasted meats or baked tofu for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
