4 Ingredient Cheesy Orzo Recipe
This 4 Ingredient Cheesy Orzo Recipe is simple to make, pairs wonderfully as a side dish to your weekly dinners and is comforting.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta {you can use gluten-free or whole wheat orzo}
- 16 ounces of vegetable broth {or chicken broth}
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Dash of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley freshly chopped {or your favorite fresh herb}
Instructions
- In a large pot boil the vegetable broth, add the orzo, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 12-14 minutes {or until the pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed}, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and the freshly chopped parsley {or herb of your choice}.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Other herbs that would be good in this dish would be basil, Italian parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary and more.
- You could try other freshly grated cheeses in place of the parmesan like gouda, share cheddar, mozzarella or even smoked mozzarella.
- Try adding some cooked vegetables into this dish like cooked peas, carrots or broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg