Description
Bright, fresh, and incredibly satisfying, this Broccoli Orzo with White Beans, Lemon and Parmesan is the perfect easy dinner or quick lunch idea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and toast it lightly for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Stir in the white beans and cook until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, zest, and parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Broccoli Orzo, White Beans, Lemon, Parmesan, Easy Dinner, Quick Lunch