Cheese and Broccoli Orzo
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Cheese and Broccoli Orzo

27Min
4Servings
485Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

large frying pan
stove
serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

orzo pasta

300 g

olive oil

15 ml

onion (diced)

1 piece

carrot (grated)

2 piece

garlic (minced)

3 clove

paprika

1 tbsp

vegetable stock

500 ml

broccoli (chopped)

200 g

double cream

100 ml

cheddar cheese (grated)

100 g

black pepper

1 tsp

Instructions

1

Heat the oil

Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.

1 minMedium heat
2

Fry the onion

Add the diced onion to the pan and fry for 3 minutes until softened.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
3

Add carrot

Add the grated carrot and fry for another 3 minutes.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
4

Add garlic and paprika

Add the crushed garlic and paprika, then fry for 2 more minutes.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
5

Cook the orzo and broccoli

Add the orzo, vegetable stock, and broccoli. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.

12 minHigh heattimer 12 min
6

Add cream and cheese

Stir in the double cream and grated cheddar cheese. Cook for another 5 minutes until the orzo is soft and creamy.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
7

Season and serve

Garnish with black pepper if desired and serve immediately.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or pan over medium heat

Best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add a splash of water when reheating to restore creaminess.

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