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White bowl filled with Broccoli and Cheese Orzo.

Broccoli and Cheese Orzo Recipe

5 from 10 votes
This easy Broccoli and Cheese Orzo side dish comes together in a matter of minutes and compliments any meal!
Serving4 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 1 ½ cup broccoli, chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • salt, to taste

Equipment

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.

Notes

Here are a few other vegetables you could add to this recipe:
  1. Asparagus
  2. Zucchini
  3. Celery
  4. Spinach
  5. Green Beans

Nutrition

Calories: 227 kcal · Carbohydrates: 31 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 19 mg · Sodium: 129 mg · Potassium: 229 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 425 IU · Vitamin C: 30 mg · Calcium: 126 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: Italian
Cost: $8
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Side Dish