Tomato & Garlic Orzo

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add a drizzle of oil to a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add a drizzle of oil to a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Add a drizzle of oil to a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and starting to turn translucent (only a couple of minutes).
  5. 5Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and starting to turn translucent (only a couple of minutes).
  6. 6Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and starting to turn translucent (only a couple of minutes).
  7. 7Add the tomatoes and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often.
  8. 8Add the tomatoes and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often.
  9. 9Add the tomatoes and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often.
  10. 10With the back of a spoon, squash the tomatoes to release the juices.
  11. 11With the back of a spoon, squash the tomatoes to release the juices.
  12. 12With the back of a spoon, squash the tomatoes to release the juices.
  13. 13Add the tomato paste and orzo and stir well.
  14. 14Add the tomato paste and orzo and stir well.
  15. 15Add the tomato paste and orzo and stir well.
  16. 16Add the veggie stock, dairy free milk, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a handful of fresh basil and stir well.
  17. 17Add the veggie stock, dairy free milk, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a handful of fresh basil and stir well.
  18. 18Add the veggie stock, dairy free milk, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a handful of fresh basil and stir well.
  19. 19Leave to simmer until all the liquid has absorbed.
  20. 20Leave to simmer until all the liquid has absorbed.
  21. 21Leave to simmer until all the liquid has absorbed.
  22. 22Add fresh basil and stir well.
  23. 23Add fresh basil and stir well.
  24. 24Add fresh basil and stir well.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 180 g orzo
  • 180 g orzo
  • 180 g orzo
  • 180 ml veggie stock
  • 180 ml veggie stock
  • 180 ml veggie stock
  • 180 ml dairy free milk
  • 180 ml dairy free milk
  • 180 ml dairy free milk
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 handful fresh basil

Equipment

panspoon

Tips

  • Try a piece of the orzo to ensure it is al dente (orzo comes in different sizes, so you may need more or less liquid than me).
  • Top with more fresh Basil, then serve alongside your protein of choice and enjoy.