Serves 1
Directions
- 1Slice a leek into half moons and wash it thoroughly.
- 2Thinly slice a small lemon, deseeding as you go.
- 3Mince some garlic.
- 4Heat olive oil in a big saucepan.
- 5Add the leeks, lemon, and a big pinch of salt to the saucepan.
- 6Cook these down until caramelized, being careful not to burn them.
- 7Stir in the garlic, black pepper, and orzo, then toast everything together.
- 8Deglaze the pan with a bit of wine.
- 9Add water and a veggie bouillon cube.
- 10Cook and stir constantly until it gets super creamy.
- 11Stir in some white beans and spinach to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 entire lemon, rind and all
- 1 leek, sliced into half moons
- 1 garlic, minced
- olive oil
- 1 big pinch salt
- 1 black pepper
- 1 orzo
- 1 bit wine
- 1 water
- 1 veggie bouillon cube
- 1 white beans
- 1 spinach
Equipment
big saucepan
Tips
- Thinly slice the lemon so it cooks down well.
- Be careful not to burn the leeks and lemon, though some light charring adds flavor.
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