Easy Side Dishes: Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Delight
A creamy and delicious side dish that combines broccoli and cheddar with orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic 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.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be topped with additional cheese if desired.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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