Broccoli cheddar orzo

Broccoli cheddar orzo

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orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cheddar, grated
  • 2 heads broccoli
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 6 large cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • 1 ½ tsp mustard
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne
  • 450g orzo
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Chives, chopped

Steps

  1. Cut the broccoli into florets. Slice the stems into ½cm pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the onion and broccoli stems, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the stems are almost tender.
  5. Add the florets, remaining salt, remaining pepper, mustard, and cayenne and stir to combine.
  6. Cook, stirring often, until the florets are vibrant green.
  7. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
  9. Add stock and stir to combine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat to a very gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently until orzo is almost cooked.
  11. Add milk, stir to combine, and simmer until the orzo is al dente but still saucy.