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Delicious Broccoli Orzo Bake Recipe for a Healthy Family Meal

Delicious Broccoli Orzo Bake Recipe for a Healthy Family Meal

A vibrant and nutritious dish that combines orzo pasta with roasted broccoli and peas, all baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 514
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Oil
  • 1 Onion, Peeled and chopped
  • 300 g Broccoli, Cut into small chunks
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 300 g Orzo
  • 500 ml Vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp Pesto
  • 200 g Peas
  • 75 g Grated cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting tin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the orzo, pesto, and stock. Mix well, cover with a lid or tin foil. Bake for another 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven, add the peas, mix in, and sprinkle the cheese over. Bake for a further 5 minutes, uncovered.
  5. Check that the orzo is cooked through and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 22gFat: 13g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or proteins for added flavor and nutrition.

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