broccoli orzo

Broccoli Orzo Recipe - Easy orzo recipe tossed with broccoli, sauteed onions, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Broccoli Orzo

lb Orzo

Broccoli Florets

Onion (chopped)

Garlic (minced)

Parmesan Cheese (grated)

tbsp Butter

tbsp Olive Oil

Salt

tsp Black Pepper

Cook orzo according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.

While the orzo is cooking, steam broccoli until just tender. Be careful not to over steam because the broccoli will become mushy.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil to the skillet and add onions. Cook until onions are tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook another minute.

Toss broccoli and orzo into the large skillet with onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the dish and mix to combine, gently breaking up the broccoli.

Serve Broccoli orzo with your favorite main courses! Enjoy!

Broccoli, orzo, and chickpeas are baked in an asiago cream sauce in this cozy vegetarian casserole.

Broccoli Orzo Casserole

orzo

broccoli

unsalted butter

shallot (diced)

garlic (minced)

kosher salt (plus

all-purpose flour

half and half

pasta water

asiago cheese (see note

black pepper

Old Bay seasoning (divided)

(15.5 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

breadcrumbs

butter

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in 1 ½ cups of orzo. Set a timer for 2 minutes less than the recommended cook time for al dente orzo. For example, if the package recommends 7 to 9 minutes, set a timer for 5 minutes.

When that timer is up, stir in the broccoli florets. The broccoli will be vivid green and turn tender in 2 to 3 minutes. The orzo should be al dente at the same time. Drain both the broccoli and the orzo, reserving at least ½ cup of the pasta water.

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the shallot, garlic, and salt. Saute, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.

When the shallot and garlic are golden, sprinkle in the flour. Cook for just 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, to toast the flour.

Slowly whisk in the half-and-half ¼ cup at a time. Whisk in the ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Bring to a very gentle simmer over medium heat.

Stir in the shredded cheese, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Once the cheese is melted, turn the heat off the stove and set the cheesy sauce aside.

Transfer the cooked orzo, broccoli, and drained chickpeas to a lightly oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour in the cheesy sauce. Stir to combine.

Combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and remaining Old Bay seasoning in a medium bowl. Sprinkle across the top of the orzo bake.

Bake at 375F for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden. Remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy!

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This cheesy broccoli orzo is a balanced and comforting crowd-pleasing vegetarian casserole! This balanced bake features orzo tossed in an asiago cream sauce alongside nutritious broccoli and chickpeas.

Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Bake

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