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Broccoli Orzo with White Beans, Lemon and Parmesan

A delicious and healthy dish combining orzo pasta, broccoli, white beans, and a touch of lemon and parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Orzo and Broccoli
  1. Bring a large 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 large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the drained white beans, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the orzo and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

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