About This Recipe
A simple side dish which combines orzo, a rice shaped pasta with fresh broccoli, garlic and oil. A perfect side for fish or chicken or enjoy it as a main meal.
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli florets only (no stems)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
- 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim stems off broccoli, cut into small pieces and season with salt.
- Steam covered with a little water until cooked, careful not to overcook. When broccoli is cooked, remove from pan and chop into smaller pieces.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in medium pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining.
- Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
- Saute garlic a few minutes until golden, add broccoli, season with salt and mix well.
- Add orzo and stir to combine all. Add a little reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn't dry.
- Serve with freshly grated cheese if desired (optional).
Source: This recipe is from
Skinnytaste.
Used with attribution.
Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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