Broccoli Orzo
| Prep time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook time: | 20 minutes |
| Total time: | 25 minutes |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Cuisine: | European |
Broccoli Orzo – This easy orzo recipe is tossed with orzo, broccoli, sauteed onions, garlic and parmesan cheese. Broccoli orzo has become one of my favorite easy dinner, or as a side dish, recipes.
Ingredients:
½ lb Orzo
3 cups Broccoli Florets
1 medium Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 tablespoon Butter
½ tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions:
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, it 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, or as a main course itself! Enjoy!
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