The Recipe Critic · by Alyssa Rivers
Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 24%·PRO 37%
CARBS 45G38% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED7G INTRINSIC34G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G48% OF CAL
10G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A creamy one-pot orzo with tender broccoli, melted cheddar cheese, and vegetables in a cozy, comforting sauce. It's ready in 30 minutes and delivers rich, cheesy flavor in every bite.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion (about half a large onion)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ¾ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 24%·PRO 37%
CARBS 45G38% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED7G INTRINSIC34G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G48% OF CAL
10G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 918mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 476mg
- Calcium
- 327mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 918MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.