Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Freshly ground black pepper and extra cheddar for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute, then add the orzo pasta. Toast the orzo for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the broccoli florets, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with extra cheddar and black pepper if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Best served hot; can be customized with different veggies or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli, cheddar, orzo, one-pot, vegetarian