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Broccoli Orzo Casserole with Garlic Breadcrumb Topping

This broccoli orzo casserole is a simple yet delicious and versatile casserole that everyone at home will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 735.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 12" Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb Broccoli washed and cut in to smaller florets
  • 1 lb Orzo
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoon Olive/Avocado Oil
  • ¼ cup Almond Flour
  • 5 cups Veggie Broth or water
  • 1 cup Oat Milk sub with any other unsweetened plant based milk
  • ½ cup Vegan Parmesan or Nutritional Yeast optional
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Breadcrumb topping

  • 2 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
  • ¾ cup Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Heat the skillet and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onions and saute for a couple of minutes.Add around 4 garlic cloves amount of chopped garlic. Now add the broccoli and saute until it is slightly browned.
  • Remove the broccoli and onion mixture and keep aside. Add the orzo to the same pan and toast it for a couple of minutes. Keep aside.
  • Add the remaining avocado oil and heat it gently. Add the almond flour. Keep stirring until the flour has completely mixed with the oil. Let this mixture cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Keep stirring to ensure the mixture does not burn.
  • Now add the oat milk and mix well until there are no lumps of flour left. Add back the orzo and the water/broth. Add back the broccoli-onion mixture as well. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well and cover the skillet. Cook the orzo as per package.
  • Check if the pasta needs more water/broth after 7-8 minutes and add some accordingly if it does.While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl mix the melted butter,2 cloves of chopped garlic,bread crumbs and red pepper flakes . Mix well and keep aside.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, top with some cheese if using. Then top with the breadcrumb mixture uniformly and place in the oven. Broil at low for 10-15 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Notes

All nutritional values provided are approximate values only. 
Keyword casserole, orzo, vegan, vegetarian