Cheddar Broccoli Orzo
Cheddar Broccoli Orzo requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. For 70 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 5. One portion of this dish contains about 9g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 174 calories. 176 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It is brought to you by Emily Bites. It works well as a very affordable side dish. A mixture of light butter, fat free reduced sodium chicken broth, mustard powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 74%, which is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked Cheddar Vegetable Orzo, Orzo Broccoli Pilaf, and Spicy Broccoli and Orzo.
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
4 oz finely chopped fresh broccoli florets (once you've cut the florets off the stalk, arrange them together on a cutting board and use a large knife to chop them into small pieces)
2 cups fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth if making vegetarian)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon light butter (I used Land O'Lakes)
¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
6 oz dry whole wheat orzo
A sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
2 oz 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar, shredded (I used Cabot)
¼ cup water
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
In a large skillet or saute pan, bring the butter over medium high heat until melted. Add the dry orzo and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until some pieces of the orzo begin to brown. Add the minced garlic and stir together. Cook for an additional minute or so until garlic is fragrant.Add the broth and water to the pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then stir in the broccoli, Replace the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until the broth is absorbed and the orzo and broccoli are tender. Remove from heat and add the cheddar, mustard powder, parsley, salt and black pepper and stir together until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately.
Step by step:
1. In a large skillet or saute pan, bring the butter over medium high heat until melted.
2. Add the dry orzo and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until some pieces of the orzo begin to brown.
3. Add the minced garlic and stir together. Cook for an additional minute or so until garlic is fragrant.
4. Add the broth and water to the pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then stir in the broccoli, Replace the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until the broth is absorbed and the orzo and broccoli are tender.
5. Remove from heat and add the cheddar, mustard powder, parsley, salt and black pepper and stir together until thoroughly combined.
6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
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