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Veggie Orzo

A delicious and easy vegetable orzo dish perfect for a quick meal or toddler-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli (chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (finely shredded)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
pasta
  • 1 cup orzo
liquids
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Chop broccoli into small pieces and shred carrots.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté vegetables and garlic for 5 minutes.
  3. Add orzo and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Stir in cream cheese and parmesan until melted and creamy.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: serve with grilled protein.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be customized with different vegetables or proteins.