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Broccoli Orzo with White Beans, Lemon and Parmesan

A delicious and healthy dish combining orzo pasta, broccoli, white beans, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo and Broccoli
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions.
  2. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
  3. Drain the orzo and broccoli in a colander.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained orzo and broccoli, white beans, lemon juice, and zest.
  2. Stir to combine and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

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