Description
A delightful one-pot dish that combines cheesy goodness with nutritious broccoli in an easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Toast the orzo pasta for about 1-2 minutes until it turns lightly golden.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Incorporate the broccoli florets, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Mix in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use fresh broccoli and avoid overcooking the orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg