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Creamy Broccoli Orzo is for Dinner.

Creamy Broccoli Orzo takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Broccoli Orzo takes 15 minutes to cook.

Creamy Broccoli Orzo makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Broccoli Orzo are:

8 oz whole wheat orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
? cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 cups plain fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt
? cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus extra for sprinkling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup reserved pasta water

Here is how you make Creamy Broccoli Orzo:

Cook orzo according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining.Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender and fragrant, about 1 ? minutes. Add the broth and tomatoes and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan. Simmer the tomatoes until they are tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the yogurt, almond milk and broccoli into the tomato mixture. Add the drained orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle on extra Parmesan, if desired.Serving Size: makes 4-6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EJSELHORST.

The nutritional information for Creamy Broccoli Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 256.5

• Total Fat: 7.7 g
• Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
• Sodium: 327.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
• Protein: 12.6 g