Broccoli with Rice and Orzo

This is a simple one dish lunch or dinner that can be made with or without meat.

½ cup rice

½ cup orzo (Replace the orzo with rice if you are going gluten free.)

¼ cup whole flax seeds

2 cups chopped broccoli 
½ cup corn 
Diced bell peppers 

Salt
Pepper
Broth

2 Tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter

1. Sauté the rice/orzo/flax in the olive oil/butter mixture for 2 or 3 minutes over medium heat in a large skillet.

2. Add the broth to the rice mixture and simmer on low heat for about ½ hour. 

3. Add the vegetables and cook on low until the broccoli is tender

If you would like to add cooked, cut up chicken or pork to this dish, you could stir it in any time after the vegetables are added.

Serve with your favorite bread for a delicious lunch or dinner.

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