Description
A delicious and creamy one-pot dish featuring orzo pasta, fresh broccoli, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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 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 until slightly golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 5-7 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo, easy pasta recipes, vegetarian meals