Roasted Red Pepper Orzo

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut red peppers in half and remove the insides and seeds.
  2. 2Saute an onion in olive oil.
  3. 3Add the peppers.
  4. 4Add orzo and vegetable stock.
  5. 5Cover until the liquid gets absorbed.
  6. 6Add cannellini beans.
  7. 7Make the sauce with roasted peppers, tofu, beans, lots of roasted garlic, lemon juice and nutritional yeast.
  8. 8Blend it until smooth and creamy.
  9. 9Stir it into the orzo.
  10. 10Top with fresh basil and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3 red bell peppers
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 0.5 cup orzo
  • 1.5 cups vegetable stock
  • 400 mL cannellini beans
  • 75 g silken tofu
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup water
  • Handful fresh basil leaves

Equipment

ovenfrying panblender

Tips

  • The total time to make this recipe is under 30 minutes if you opt for jarred roasted red peppers.