One Pot Broccoli Cheese Orzo

One Pot Broccoli Cheese Orzo

from grilledcheesesocial.com
Dinner
25 min

This one pot cheesy orzo recipe is inspired by broccoli cheddar soup. It’s super easy to make, comes together in under 30 minutes, is packed full of veggies all while being very kid friendly!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbspsalted butter
  • 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 1whole sweet onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 cupshredded carrots
  • 1 cupuncooked orzo
  • 2 cupschicken stock (or veg broth)
  • 2 cupsfinely chopped broccoli
  • 1 cupwhole milk
  • 1 ½ cupssharp cheddar (shredded)
  • ½ cupparm (grated)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add olive oil and butter to a heavy bottomed pan (I’m using a braiser) over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 4-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and shredded carrots and cook down for another few minutes or until the garlic is starting to get tender and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add uncooked orzo and the stock and stir. Once simmering, put the lid on and let cook for about 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove lid and add broccoli and milk 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.

  5. 5

    Add the cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!