Get the Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
This quick and easy this broccoli cheddar orzo is a great side dish for so many meals. Especially nice when a simple protein is on the menu, to bring a little creamy and cheesy to the plate.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 crown broccoli, florets only, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup milk, 2 or 3% recommended
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and packed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet (preferably non-stick). Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until the onion is softened. Add the orzo and cook together with the onion, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Add the broth to the skillet, then add the broccoli. Stir together. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then continue simmering, stirring regularly as needed, until most of the broth has be absorbed.
- Add the milk and the dry mustard to the skillet and stir in. Lower the heat under the pan to medium-low and continue to simmer the orzo, stirring regularly, until the milk is mostly, but not completely, absorbed. Remove from the heat. Add the cheddar cheese and stir in until melted. (There should be sufficient residual heat to melt the cheese, but if it doesn't melt completely, you can place it over a low burner briefly if needed.)
- Generously season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
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Serving: 1serving, Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 742mg, Potassium: 718mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1523IU, Vitamin C: 136mg, Calcium: 362mg, Iron: 2mg
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