BALSAMIC ORZO WITH BROCCOLI

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What would a meal be without a tasty and colorful veggie side dish? This one, packed with nutrients and flavor, goes perfectly alongside a Christmas entree. -Gail Zimcosky, Strongsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place broccoli in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with seasoning blend. Toss to coat. Roast 12-14 minutes or until broccoli is tender and begins to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, bring broth to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-9 minutes or until orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove 1/3 cup cooking liquid; set aside. Drain orzo, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add red pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Add vinegar and reserved cooking liquid; cook until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat. Add broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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sajeeb Pramanik
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


da
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


faisal ashique
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Relja Radovic
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are all high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Osama Bin Yousuf
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a winner! The orzo is cooked perfectly and the broccoli is still slightly crunchy.


Ismail Sha
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orzo and the broccoli.


Berlin Maslinski
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The broccoli and balsamic glaze are a perfect combination.


Gabriel Castro
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Aiden Matthews1324
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


jimbaa tamang
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


keshav amin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my orzo turned out mushy. Other than that, the dish was good.


Sajibul Islam
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The broccoli was a bit overcooked for my liking, but the rest of the dish was great.


Md Fajlu
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Talmax Vokivate
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and the flavors all came together perfectly.


lal bar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy.


jeff raper
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind! The broccoli and balsamic glaze really elevated the dish.


Panke Ray
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This orzo dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was perfectly tender and the balsamic glaze added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this recipe again.