Easy Side Dishes: Indulge in Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
A delicious and creamy one-pot broccoli cheddar orzo that makes a perfect easy side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stir in broccoli florets and cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy side dishes, broccoli cheddar, one-pot recipe, orzo