Name: Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided -; 1 c. panko bread crumbs -; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves -; 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 lb. dried orzo (about 2 1/2 c.) -; 2 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth -; 2 c. whole milk -; 4 c. packed chopped curly or Tuscan kale leaves -; 3/4 c. finely shredded Parmesan, plus more for serving -

Ingredients for - Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs

1. 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

2. 1 c. panko bread crumbs

3. 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided

4. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

5. 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving

6. Kosher salt

7. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 1 lb. dried orzo (about 2 1/2 c.)

9. 2 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

10. 2 c. whole milk

11. 4 c. packed chopped curly or Tuscan kale leaves

12. 3/4 c. finely shredded Parmesan, plus more for serving

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs

1 . Stage

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add panko and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add one-quarter of garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Scrape bread crumb mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Wipe out pot and return to medium heat. Cook orzo and remaining garlic and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring occasionally, until orzo is lightly toasted and garlic is fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add broth, milk, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently and adding more water by the tablespoon if liquid is thickening too fast, until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add kale and Parmesan and stir until kale is wilted and cheese is combined and melted, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Divide orzo mixture among plates. Top with bread crumbs and more Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.