Bean Pesto Orzo
Flavorful and nutrient-dense, this simple, high-protein orzo is the perfect dinner solution. Whip it up quickly for a busy weeknight family meal or enjoy it as a comforting dish on a cozy evening in.
SERVES: 2
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: EASY
PLANT POINTS: 5 & 1/2
Ingredients
400g orzo or other short pasta
400g frozen peas
Handful of pine nuts, roasted
50g Basil
2 garlic cloves
100ml extra virgin olive oil
1× 400g tin of cannellini or butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Squeeze of lemon
Sea salt and black pepper
Method
1. Add the orzo to boiling salted water and boil for 5 minutes then add the peas for another 2-3 minutes, drain and reserve some of the pasta water.
2. Place basil, garlic, olive oil, beans and nutritional yeast in a blender and blitz for a couple of minutes until blended to a thick pesto.
3. Pour some of the pasta water slowly into the food processor with the motor running until you have a sauce.
4. Pour the sauce and stir, serve with toasted pine nuts.