Lemon broccoli and white bean orzo

Lemon broccoli and white bean orzo is ready in 25 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 608 kcal and 28 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.83. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Lemon broccoli and white bean orzo
Total time
25 min
Hands-on
20 min
Calories
608 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.83

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Broccoli300 g
  • Orzo180 g
  • White beans (can, drained)240 g
  • Lemon50 g
  • Parmesan25 g
  • Olive oil10 g

Method

  1. Wash and trim Broccoli; cut into small pieces. Drain White beans (can, drained); rinse the beans if using canned beans.

  2. Cook the orzo in water following the packet instructions, about 8–10 minutes. Add the broccoli florets for the final 3 minutes. Reserve a little cooking water and drain.

  3. Return the orzo and broccoli to the pan with the drained white beans, oil, lemon zest and juice and grated Parmesan. Add a splash of reserved water and heat for 2 minutes, stirring, until the beans are hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories608 kcal
Protein28 g
Carbohydrates101 g
Sugars6 g
Fat11 g
Fiber15 g

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