One pot orzo
Orzo is a type of pasta that’s shaped like rice. It’s quick and easy to cook, and children love it! Irish courgettes and tomatoes are plentiful in late summer/early autumn, making this an ideal back to school dinner!
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 red peppers, sliced
1 onions, diced
1 courgette, diced
100g mushrooms, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
1 x 400g tin of tomatoes or 4-5 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tin of lentils
200g orzo
500ml vegetable stock (chicken stock can be used if not vegetarian/vegan)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon chilli flakesSalt and freshly ground pepper
To Serve
Zest of ½ lemon (optional)Handful of fresh basil leaves (optional)
Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (leave out for vegans)
Method
Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add peppers, onion, courgette, and mushrooms and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir through the garlic, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, pepper and a little salt.
Strain the lentils and add to the saucepan along with the orzo. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
Add in the stock and tomatoes and leave to simmer for about 10-15 minutes (depending how you like your pasta). Stir regularly to prevent sticking to the pan.
Serve topped with a little lemon zest, torn basil leaves and/or grated parmesan cheese depending on your preference
Nutritional Information
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- No added sugar
- Healthy
- High fibre
Tips
- Any pasta can be substituted in if you don’t have orzo.
- Make this dish vegan by using vegetable stock and leaving out the grated parmesan cheese.
- Any leftovers can be heated up the following day.
