Broccoli Orzo Bake
This Broccoli Orzo Bake is a delicious vegetarian pasta recipe that’s so easy to make and is all thrown together in one pan.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 Onion Peeled and chopped
- 300 g Broccoli If cooking for 4 people, just use a whole head, the weight is a guide! Cut into small chunks
- 2 Cloves of garlic Peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 300 g Orzo
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp Pesto
- 200 g Peas
- 75 g Grated cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- In a roasting tin put the oil, onion, broccoli, garlic, paprika and salt and pepper. Toss everything so it's all coated. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add the orzo, pesto and stock. Mix well, cover with a lid (or tin foil). Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven add the peas, mix in and sprinkle the cheese over. Bake for a further 5 minutes, uncovered.
- Check that the orzo is cooked through and serve.
To make on the hob:
- Heat oil in sauté pan and add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add in the broccoli, paprika, salt, pepper, orzo and vegetable stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes over a low heat. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
- When the orzo is soft, stir in the pesto and the peas.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and place under the grill for 5 minutes until golden.
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Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2180IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3mg