Creamy Broccoli Orzo
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By Karen House
Creamy Broccoli Orzo
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Updated at: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:49:08 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories448.7 kcal (22%)
Total Fat7.9 g (11%)
Carbs72.3 g (28%)
Sugars4.7 g (5%)
Protein27.5 g (55%)
Sodium833.2 mg (42%)
Fiber14.9 g (53%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 ½ cupswhole-wheat orzo
or regular
3 cupsvegetable broth
3 cupsbroccoli
finely chopped, fresh or frozen
1can white beans
drained
½ cupnutritional yeast
⅓ cupcashews
soaked, blended with 1 cup water
1 tablespoondijon mustard
1 teaspoongarlic powder
½ teaspoononion powder
lemon juice
Black pepper
smoked paprika
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Heat broth or water to boiling, add orzo.
Step 2
Chop broccoli into florets and add to partially cooked orzo.
Step 3
Blend cashews with 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder until smooth.
Step 4
Add sauce to orzo/broccoli/beans. Add fresh lemon, salt/pepper to taste.
Step 5
If you want more protein, grate/air fry tofu until crispy (15 min @375F) or chewy (12 min @ 375F) and stir in.
Notes
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Easy
Makes leftovers
One-dish
Under 30 minutes
