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Looking for a convenient and delicious meal prep option? Our Lemon Broccoli Orzo recipe is the answer! With just one pan needed for cooking and minimal cleanup, this recipe is a game-changer for busy days. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, including tender broccoli, lean ground beef or turkey, and zesty lemon, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you’re preparing meals for work or planning ahead for quick dinners, this easy-to-follow one-pan meal prep recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into tiny pieces
  • 1 1/3 cups orzo
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 1/2 cups broth (beef or chicken)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/8 cup butter

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or avocado oil. Add the cut broccoli and stir, cooking until the broccoli becomes a bright green color.
  2. At this point, you can set aside the broccoli if you prefer it to be more firm, but if not, keep it in the pan.
  3. Add the ground beef or turkey to the pan and break it into small pieces as it cooks.
  4. Once the meat is fully cooked, move it to one side of the pan to create space for the orzo.
  5. Add the orzo to the empty space in the pan and let it cook for a little while to toast the orzo, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour in the broth, lemon pepper seasoning, minced garlic, and the juice from 1 lemon. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  7. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the broth is absorbed by the orzo, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese, unsweetened almond milk, and butter to the pan. Mix everything together until well combined.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  10. Divide the Lemon Broccoli Orzo into four meal prep containers, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
  11. Refrigerate the containers and enjoy your delicious and hassle-free meals throughout the week.

Experience the convenience and flavor of our Lemon Broccoli Orzo Meal Prep recipe. This one-pan dish offers the perfect balance of nutritious ingredients and zesty flavors, making it an ideal option for meal prepping on busy days. With tender broccoli, savory ground beef or turkey, tangy lemon, and creamy Parmesan cheese, every bite is a burst of deliciousness. The added bonus of easy cleanup with just one dish makes this recipe a winner. So, why wait? Try this easy and satisfying meal prep option today and enjoy the convenience and delightful flavors it brings to your weekly meals.

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Lemon Broccoli Orzo Meal Prep

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli cut into tiny pieces
  • 1 1/3 cup orzo
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground Turkey
  • 2 1/2 cups broth can use beef or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup shredded parm
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/8 cup butter

Instructions

  • Add broccoli to a large sauce pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • Stir and cook until broccoli becomes a bright green color
  • You can set aside broccoli if you want to more firm at this time but I left my broccoli in the pan
  • Add in ground beef and break into small pieces as it cooks
  • Once cooked fully, move to one side of the pan to leave space for orzo
  • Add in orzo and let cook for a little to toast the orzo
  • Add in broth, lemon pepper, juice from 1 lemon
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes until broth is absorbed by orzo
  • Add in parm cheese, unsweetened almond milk, and butter
  • Mix together
  • Divide into four meal prep containers and enjoy throughout the week