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Veggie Orzo

Cozy Veggie Orzo: Quick, Creamy Comfort for Kids

This Cozy Veggie Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal packed with vitamins, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup Orzo or gluten-free version
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Broccoli chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Carrots finely shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese or plant-based cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Veggie Orzo
  1. Begin by finely chopping the broccoli and shredding the carrots to ensure they are toddler-friendly. Set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add broccoli, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of orzo and 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Once cooked, reduce heat to low and stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until creamy.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before serving to little ones. Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are finely chopped for a toddler-friendly texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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