By Gabrielle LeClair
Broccoli Orzo with parmesan
A light, fresh and summery dish that makes an excellent side to pair with fish or chicken.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:11:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories237.1 kcal (12%)
Total Fat8.9 g (13%)
Carbs27.8 g (11%)
Sugars4.5 g (5%)
Protein10.3 g (21%)
Sodium262.8 mg (13%)
Fiber5.4 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Add olive oil to pan and heat over medium high heat. Add onion and white pepper, softening the onion until it begins to turn translucent.
CooktopHeat
Frying Pan
Spoon
extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon
onion1
white pepper½ tsp
Step 2
Add garlic and rosemary to the pan, and incorporate with the onion until it begins to be fragrant, about 30 seconds.
garlic4 cloves
fresh rosemary1 tablespoon
Step 3
Add orzo and the broccoli to the pan and toast for 1 minute. Add the white wine to the pan and work the bottom of the pan with a silicone cooking utensil, lifting any browned bits and stirring the orzo to keep from sticking until all liquid is absorbed, about 1-2 mins.
orzo1 cup
broccoli1 head
white wine¼ cup
Step 4
Add the chicken stock to the pan and cover with a tight-fitting lid, bring liquid to boil and reduce to simmer.
Lid
low sodium chicken stock2 cups
Step 5
When liquid is almost completely absorbed (about 10-12 mins), remove pan from heat, add lemon juice, cover and let stand for 2-4 minutes until remaining liquid is absorbed and orzo is cooked through.
lemon juiced1
Step 6
Fold in the parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Serve while warm.
fresh basil¼ cup
parmesan cheese grated½ cup
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