Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large skillet.
- Add orzo and cook until tender, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked orzo with sautéed garlic and tomatoes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
