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Creamy Lemony Orzotto

Creamy Lemony Orzotto

with Asparagus, Spinach and Tarragon

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Tags:
Rapid
Veggie
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Celery
Milk
Egg
Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

100

Asparagus

1

Leek

½

Tarragon

1

Garlic Clove**

1

Lemon

180

Orzo

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya, Egg)

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

100

Baby Spinach

75

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

20

Walnuts

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Peanut, Sesame, Nuts)

Not included in your delivery

125

Water for the Orzo

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)636 kcal
Energy (kJ)2661 kJ
Fat26 g
of which saturates12 g
Carbohydrate73 g
of which sugars11 g
Protein26 g
Salt1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Medium Saucepan
Knife
Bowl

Instructions

Get started
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil 0.5 tsp of salt for the orzo. b) Trim the asparagus and chop into thirds widthways. c) Trim the root and the dark green leafy part from the leek. Halve lengthways then thinly slice. d) Pick the tarragon leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).e) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). f) Zest and halve the lemon.

Cook the Orzo
2

a) Once the pan of water is boiling, add the orzo, reduce the heat to medium and cook until just tender, 10-12 mins. b) Add the asparagus for the final 3 mins of cooking.

Cook the Leeks
3

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced leek and cook, stirring, until soft, 4-5 mins. b) Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 min. c) Add the water (see ingredients for amounts), and vegetable stock paste. Stir to combine, lower the heat and simmer until reduced by half, 2 mins.

Add the Orzo
4

a) When the orzo and asparagus are done, allow it to drain really well. b) Add the orzo and asparagus to the leek pan, stir it through then add the spinach. Keep stirring until the spinach has wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Make it Creamy
5

a) Now stir in the creme fraiche (see ingredients for amount), grated hard Italian style cheese, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice, continuously stir. TIP: The more you stir, the creamier the orzo will become! b) Cook for another 2 mins then remove the pan from the heat. TIP: Stir in a splash more hot water if it seems a bit dry - you are looking for the consistency of risotto. c) Stir the chopped tarragon through the orzo. TIP: Only use a bit if you don't love the flavour.d) Taste and season with salt and pepper and add more lemon juice if you like.

Serve
6

a) Roughly chop the walnuts. b) Divide the orzotto between your bowls and top with the walnuts. Enjoy!

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