One-Pan Lemon Garlic Orzo with Sausage
A simple one-pan dish with sausage, orzo, broccoli, and lemon for a quick and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 3 links sausage (meat or veggie) chopped into rounds
- 1 large head broccoli chopped into florets
- 1 cup orzo use GF if needed
- 1 1/2 cups broth or water you might need more
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. After a minute or two, add the sliced sausage and cook through completely, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the sausage is cooked through, add the chopped broccoli, orzo, veggie broth/water, 2-3 squeezes of lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, along with crushed red pepper, if using. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, check the pasta. If it's sticking to the pan and isn't fully cooked, add a few more tablespoons of broth/water. If there's too much water left, cook uncovered until it evaporates.
- When the orzo is done, add the remaining lemon juice wedges and stir in the Parmesan cheese/nutritional yeast.
- Divide the mixture into 3 meal prep containers.
Notes
This dish is versatile—swap the sausage for chicken or keep it vegetarian with extra veggies.