One thing that I struggle with the most is side dishes. I wanted something easy and healthy that my kids would love and this dish fit the bill.
I cut up the broccoli small enough that my kids didn’t even notice . . . which is a win in my book.
They ate their entire servings. Which is rare. It is usually a battle. Even served this one to the toddler with only a few teeth, and it was gobbled right up.
If you are like me, and don’t have time for side dishes, this is a recipe that will save your life. It is so easy to make and full of amazing flavor.
Also full of hidden veggies, but we’ll keep that between you and I.
what other vegetables could I sneak into this?
Because this recipe calls for broccoli (which is also cut up very small and into thin pieces), you could also fit in any other small green vegetable bits.
Here are a few that I recommend trying out (I would also cut these into extremely small bits, to camouflage them, but maybe my kids are just more picky than most, that I have to make a larger effort to do this).
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
- Celery
- Spinach
- Green Beans
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Broccoli and Cheese Orzo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1½ cups broccoli chopped
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup milk
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in orzo and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add in broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Drain water, then add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk.
- Stir well and add more milk if needed. Add salt to taste and serve.
Nutrition
Equipment
- large pot
Recipe Details
Recipe source: Iowa Girl Eats
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I love your low-carb healthy dishes. Thank you for sharing.
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I'm looking for the Brocc Cheese Orzo recipe, but all I'm seeing is the one for Ramen Noodle Oriental Chicken Salad. Wondering if anyone else has encountered this?
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I have
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup orzo, uncooked 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon butter 1/3 cup milk (more or less if needed) salt to taste Boil orzo in large pot of water 2-3 mins then add broccoli for another 2-3 or until Orzo is done. Then add all remaining ingredients and stir. Add more milk if necessary. Enjoy. Hope this helps someone.
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup orzo, uncooked 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon butter 1/3 cup milk (more or less if needed) salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in orzo and cook for 3 minutes. Add in broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until orzo is tender. Drain water, then add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk. Stir well and add more milk if needed. Add salt to taste and serve.
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yes, I'm having the same issue. Picture of orzo/broccoli but recipe for ramen salad. OOOOPSSS. Help.
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Me too! I think the links are mixed up.
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Love this dish, will make it again.
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I am making this with riced cauliflower instead of orzo to make it carb free. Yum thanks
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Absolutely love this! Really simple and quick. Made it two nights in a row
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sounds good. going to try this. and I am seeing this recipe
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Personally, I was underwhelmed ? I added roasted pine nuts & cracked pepper. It helped.
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Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?
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I also was underwhelmed, no flavor, needed a lot more cheese I think
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I just made this dish. It’s delicious! It does need salt to bring the flavors alive. As the recipe suggests, salt to taste. Otherwise it will taste bland. Salt makes the flavors come alive. I also added a little more broccoli than the recipe called for (2 1/4 cup diced in small florets). It turned out great! We like to freeze side dishes for future dinners. So this will go into our freezer. Great recipe!
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I absolutely adored this orzo dish. I will make it again tomorrow. Your dishes always taste great. Thanks for your most welcome recipes.
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Really delicious! Simple to make, colorful (I added chopped carrots), yummy comfort food! I’m going to add smoked scallops next time!
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Absolutely delicious and easy. I added shredded deli chicken and made a meal.
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Tried this tonight for the first time and my entire family loved it. Was trying to make something new and different with what I had in the house. Simple, easy and delicious.
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Thank you so much for this! I always struggle with sides too.
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I made this recipe for the first time and it was easy making it and it’s great I will do it again maybe next time with spinach
