This recipe for Easy Parmesan Orzo is one of my favorite easy side dishes.
Easy Side Dishes: Easy Parmesan Orzo
This recipe for Easy Parmesan Orzo is one of my favorite easy side dishes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine the orzo and butter.
- Melt the butter and stir regularly, lightly toasting the orzo.
- Pour in the broth and add garlic powder.
- Heat over low heat, stirring regularly, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle parsley over top if desired .
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3.7% | Vitamin C: 8.7% | Calcium: 16.2% | Iron: 4.4%
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Jennifer Millard says
March 27, 2014 at 6:58 pmMaddie had been complaining of stomach aches for several months. Dr Ross tested her for allergies and she was fine for everything. So last weekend I decided to go gluten free with her. I’m sort of doing it too. Not hard since I gave up bread for lent. Since I love your recipes so much I’ll be altering them for her new diet. I only cook one dinner, so we’re all doing it to some extent. I’ll let you know how I’m doing.
Christina says
April 2, 2014 at 9:26 pmI’d love to hear how you make out with the swap outs! Good luck with your new GF diet!
Brenna says
January 13, 2012 at 1:32 pmOn my way to fresh market now to buy the ingredients!
Jennifer Young says
September 21, 2011 at 8:14 pmI’ve made a version of this before that included fresh basil (or several of the frozen cubes from Trader Joe’s, that’s what I had). Super delicious!
Mrs. Jen B says
September 20, 2011 at 2:37 pmThis looks totally stellar. I’d probably add a dash of lemon juice just to cut the creaminess – but I’m a lemon fiend so maybe that’s just me? 😉 Either way I’m making this! I’ll pin it so I can refer back later… 🙂
tehamy says
September 20, 2011 at 8:22 amI’ve had this recipe pinned on Pinterest for a couple weeks now, just waiting for the right time to try it. It’s actually on my menu for later this week. Now I really can’t wait to give it a try!
adventuresindinner says
September 19, 2011 at 8:48 pmYumm…I tend to fall donw a bit on side dishes so this is a great one to keep in my back pocket.
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! says
September 19, 2011 at 7:26 pmYay I’m so glad you liked it Christina! I made it again last night and you’re right, it really does remind me of risotto!