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Broccoli Orzo with White Beans, Lemon and Parmesan

A delicious and nutritious dish combining orzo pasta, broccoli, white beans, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
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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 pasta
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 can White beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 lemon Juice and zest
  • 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 pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions.
  2. Add the broccoli florets to the pot during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain the orzo and broccoli in a colander.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the drained white beans, lemon juice, and zest, and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in the orzo and broccoli, and mix well.
  4. Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve warm and enjoy as a healthy main dish.

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