One Skillet Cheesy Veggie Orzo Bake with Garlic Breadcrumbs

COOK TIME - 30-40min
2 SERVINGS

Broccoli & cheese is a match made in heaven – then we kick it up a notch by adding even more veggies, orzo & garlic breadcrumbs for the ultimate cozy weeknight casserole. Great for leftovers the next day & if you want to boost your veggies even more, serve with a crisp side salad. 

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 686 kcal
Fat 17.0 g
Protein 18.0 g
Carbohydrate 42.0 g
Sodium 778 mg
One Skillet Veggie Orzo Bake
Vegetarian

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 3 oz
    mushrooms
  • 3 oz
    spinach
  • 6 oz
    orzo
  • 2 oz
    onion/garlic blend
  • 3 oz
    broccoli
  • 3 oz
    cauliflower
  • 2 oz
    carrot
  • 6 oz
    shredded cheese
  • 2 oz
    garlic butter
  • 4 oz
    seasoned panko breadcrumb
  • 4 oz
    milk
  • 4 oz
    veggie stock/wine blend
  • 2 oz
    parsley
  • 1 oz
    Zesty house blend
  • 2 oz
    lemon

Not Included

Olive oil 

Salt & pepper

 

Kitchen Items Needed

Large oven proof skillet OR large skillet & oven proof dish

Zester/box grater

Medium pot

Small skillet

2 medium bowls

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Preheat the oven to 425° F;

Cut broccoli & cauliflower into small florets;

Remove stems & thinly slice mushrooms. Place in bowl with a drizzle of olive oil & house blend. Toss well.

Roughly chop spinach;

Remove leaves from stems & roughly chop parsley;

Zest lemon, then cut into wedges.

Grate carrot.

1 Sear Mushrooms

Heat a drizzle olive oil in large skillet (oven proof is using), over medium heat. Add mushrooms let sear without moving, for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Continue to cook, moving with spoon, for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, place in bowl & set aside. 

2Prepare Casserole Base

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the same skillet. When the oil shimmers, add garlic & onion, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add half garlic butter, orzo & broccoli, cauliflower & cook until toasted, about 5 minutes.  Add the stock/wine blend & large pinch of salt & pepper. Simmer 8-10 minutes until the orzo is al dente, stirring often.

3Assemble Casserole

Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the lemon zest, milk, carrot, mashrooms, spinach & 1/2 of the cheese. If needed, transfer the orzo to an oven-safe casserole dish. Scatter the remaining cheeses over top of the casserole. 

4Bake

Transfer to the oven and bake 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Switch the oven to broil and broil 1-2 minutes, until the cheese on top is becoming crispy.

5Toast Breadcrumbs

In the meantime, melt remaining garlic butter over medium high heat in another skillet. Add panko and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden, carefully watching so it doesn’t burn. 

6To Serve

Try it family-style or divide up casserole, serve warm with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle of parsley & breadcrumbs.