Sweet Pea and Mint Orzo
INGREDIENTS
- 300g orzo
- 300g frozen peas
- 40g fresh mint
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Sea salt
NUTRITION
Per serving
430
Calories
14g
Protein
74g
Carbs
8g
Fats
METHOD
1
Cook the orzo
Boil the orzo in plenty of salted water until just al dente.
2
Add the peas
Drop the peas into the same pan in the last minute. Drain together, saving a small mug of pasta water.
3
Blend the dressing
Pulse mint, lemon zest, juice, garlic, oil, yeast, salt and a splash of pasta water to a bright green sauce.
4
Toss
Tip orzo and peas back into the pan, pour over the dressing and toss off the heat. Loosen with pasta water if needed.
VEG.ARMY TIP
A spoonful of plain coconut yogurt stirred in at the end makes the dish ultra creamy.
