Vegan Sausage & Broccoli Orzo Skillet
This Vegan Sausage & Broccoli Orzo Skillet is a one pot, vegan dinner that is ready in 40 minutes! Quick, easy & delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil I used avocado oil
- 1 pound Beyond Meat Italian Sausage cut in rounds, see notes
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups broth I used vegan chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo dry
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 12 ounces broccoli cut in florets
- fresh parsley, red pepper flakes optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegan sausage and cook until browned on both sides (approx. 3 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- If the skillet is dry add a little more oil. Add the onion & dry seasonings and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add the chickpeas & orzo and mix. Cover, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, add the sausage & broccoli and mix. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes (see notes).
- Remove the lid, and make sure the orzo and broccoli is cooked to your liking. If it needs to cook more, add a splash of broth and cover for another 5 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
- To serve, add to plates, top with parsley & red pepper flakes and enjoy!
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Notes
- If you don't like Beyond Meat sausage, you can sub a different vegan sausage, add an extra can of chickpeas or use tempeh bacon.
- The cook time will totally depend on your preference for the broccoli. I like to let my broccoli steam the full 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g