Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Orzo
Creamy, cheesy, and so delicious - this vegan broccoli cheddar orzo combines tender orzo pasta with vibrant broccoli and carrots and melty cheddar and parmesan.
Servings: 4
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ cup non-dairy milk unsweetened (like soy or almond)
- 2 heaping cups broccoli florets cut into smaller pieces
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheddar I used Violife (melts well)
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan shreds- plus more for topping I used Follow Your Heart.
Instructions
- 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).1 tablespoon vegan butter, 1 medium onion
- Add in your minced garlic, carrots, and salt and spices. Cook for few minutes.3 cloves minced garlic, ½ cup shredded carrots, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 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.1 cup uncooked orzo, 2 cups vegetable broth, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Add in the milk and broccoli florets. Stir until combined. Cover for another 4-5 minutes until broccoli is cooked through.½ cup non-dairy milk, 2 heaping cups broccoli florets
- Stir in the vegan cheddar shreds and parm until it is melty and creamy.1 cup vegan shredded cheddar, ¼ cup vegan parmesan shreds- plus more for topping
- Enjoy right away. Feel free to sprinkle some freshly ground pepper on top and/or nutritional yeast.
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Notes
Other tips:
- This is a great dish as it is, but if you want more protein consider adding tofu or tempeh by sautéing or baking them, and add additional texture and protein with options like edamame or chickpeas. Canned chickpeas or white beans are quick and convenient choices.
- Cut your broccoli florets into smaller pieces. It tastes better with this recipe than having giant broccoli florets throughout your orzo.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3573IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg