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Cheezy Broccoli Orzo (vegan, high protein)
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup high protein orzo I used banza
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets finely diced
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves raw garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp miso paste white
- 1/2 tsp salt kosher
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook orzo according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Start by soaking the cashews in boiling water and let sit for about 5 minutes. Finely dice your broccoli florets and set aside.
- In a blender, blend soaked cashews, vegetable broth, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, raw garlic, olive oil, miso and salt. Blend until smooth, adjusting to taste as needed.
- In a saucepan, add a touch of neutral oil and the broccoli florets. Cook for a few minutes, stirring with a spatula, until bright green and tender. If you prefer it softer, add a splash of water to "steam" the broccoli further. Add the sauce to the pan along with the cooked orzo. Stir to combine.
- When ready to serve, top with vegan parmesan if desired and black pepper, to taste.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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