Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy one-pot dish that combines orzo pasta with fresh broccoli and cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add the vegetable broth, broccoli, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes, until the orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like carrots or peas.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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