Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

• porții: 4 servings
• timp activ: 5 minutes
• timp total: 20 minutes

Ingrediente

1 tbsp plant-based butter

1 medium onion (diced)

3 cloves minced garlic

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1 cup uncooked orzo

2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened, like soy or almond)

2 heaping cups broccoli florets (cut into smaller pieces)

1 cup shredded cheddar (Choose a plant-based version if vegan - I used Violife (melts well)

1/4 cup parmesan shreds- plus more for topping (Choose a plant-based version if vegan- I used Follow Your Heart.)

Instrucțiuni

In a medium or large pot, begin heating vegan butter over medium heat. Add in diced onion and sauté until softened and slightly browned (5-7 minutes).

Add in your minced garlic, carrots, and salt and spices. Cook for few minutes.

Pour in your orzo and vegetable broth. Add in the dijon mustard. Bring to a boil then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add in the milk and broccoli florets. Stir until combined. Cover for another 4-5 minutes until broccoli is cooked through.

Stir in the vegan cheddar shreds and parm until it is melty and creamy.

Enjoy right away. Feel free to sprinkle some freshly ground pepper on top and/or nutritional yeast.

Nutriție

• Calorii: 332 kcal
• Grăsime totală: 11 g
• Grăsime saturată: 4 g
• Grăsime nesaturată: 3 g
• Grăsime trans: 0.01 g
• Colesterol: 5 mg
• Sodiu: 1224 mg
• Carbohidrați totali: 46 g
• Fibre dietetice: 5 g
• Zaharuri totale: 5 g
• Proteine: 11 g