One-Pot Zucchini Orzo with Crispy Herby Butter Beans

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. 2Drain and rinse the butter beans.
  3. 3Toss butter beans with olive oil, herbs de Provence, salt and pepper.
  4. 4Spread butter beans on a baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  5. 5In a large pan or pot, heat olive oil.
  6. 6Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until soft.
  7. 7Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  8. 8Add grated zucchini with a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Cook 5-7 minutes until zucchini softens and releases moisture.
  10. 10Add the orzo and stir for 1 minute.
  11. 11Pour in the broth and add the crumbled feta.
  12. 12Simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is cooked, sauce is creamy and slightly loose.
  13. 13Stir in lemon juice.
  14. 14Taste and adjust seasoning.
  15. 15Serve the creamy orzo topped with crispy butter beans, grated Parmesan and extra lemon juice if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp herbs de Provence
  • 350 g orzo
  • 3 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 200 g feta
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • grated Parmesan
  • extra lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

ovenlarge panpotbaking tray

Tips

  • Add a splash of water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan and extra lemon juice.
  • Cook zucchini until it softens and releases moisture.