Wednesday, January 22, 2025

One Pot Broccoli Cheese Orzo


Ingredients:

  • tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • 1 whole sweet onion, finely diced
  • cloves garlic, finely minced (I used frozen Dorot cubes.)
  • 1 cup shredded or finely diced carrots
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups finely chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup 2% milk 
  • 1.5 cups mild cheddar, shredded
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  • Add olive oil and butter to a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and a good pinch of salt and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and shredded carrots and cook down for another 3 minutes or until the garlic starts to get tender and fragrant.
  • Add uncooked orzo, stock, and milk, and stir. Once simmering, put the lid on and let cook for about 6 minutes.
  • Remove lid , add broccoli, and stir once more. Put the lid back on and let the dish cook for 4 more minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
  • Add the cheeses and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

    *Modified from www.grilledcheesesocial.com