Creamy Broccoli Sun Dried Tomato Orzotto Food

CREAMY CHEESY ORZOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the broth in a small saucepan and keep warm.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rosemary and shallot to the oil, then cook for a minute. Add the orzo, red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and add the warm broth. Allow the broth to come to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the cream, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes and kale. Cook until the kale wilts and the sauce is thick and creamy, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with the parsley and serve.

CREAMY BROCCOLI & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ORZOTTO

Steps:

• 1. Finely chop onion using Food Chopper. Combine onion, garlic pressed with Garlic Press and oil in Deep Covered Baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2 minutes. Stir in orzo, broth and wine. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 14-16 minutes or until orzo is tender. 2. Meanwhile, thinly slice tomatoes using Santoku Knife; set aside. Cut broccoli into small florets. Grate Parmesan cheese using Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater; set aside. Carefully remove baker from microwave using Silicone Oven Mitts. Stir in tomatoes and broccoli. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. 3. Add cheeses to baker; mix well. Let stand, covered, 2-3 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is absorbed. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Yield: 8 servings of Nutrients per serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available. Cook's Tips: To prepare on the stovetop, heat oil in (12-in./30-cm) Skillet over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Add onion and garlic; cook 30-45 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in orzo, 3 3/4 cups (925 mL) vegetable broth and wine; cook, uncovered, 14-16 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove Skillet from heat. Add tomatoes and broccoli. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add cheeses; mix well.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORZOTTO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the orzo and stir until thoroughly mixed with the onion and garlic and coated in the butter, a minute or so. Add a third of the broth and stir gently, then bring to the boil. Add the dry mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook until the liquid has been absorbed by the orzo, 3 to 4 minutes, then add another third of the broth. Cook, stirring, until this, too, has been absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the broccoli followed by the remaining broth and the pimientos, then bring to the boil. Cook until the broccoli and orzo are almost cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cheeses, stirring, and cook until completely melted and smooth and the broccoli and orzo are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the fresh parsley.