Orzo alla Vodka

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fry garlic in olive oil and butter.
  2. 2Add tomato paste and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3Add orzo and toast everything.
  4. 4Add vodka and let it evaporate.
  5. 5Add vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Simmer until orzo is al dente.
  7. 7Stir in chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and vegan cream.
  8. 8Add torn basil leaves.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup vodka
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 0 salt
  • 0 black pepper
  • 1 can (15oz or 425g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 0.75 cup vegan cream or cashew cream
  • 5 basil leaves, torn

Equipment

potwooden spoongarlic press