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Pea and Pesto Orzo with Prawns
Pea and Pesto Orzo with Prawns

Pea and Pesto Orzo with Prawns

with cheese and chilli garnish

This cheesy pesto orzo tastes deliciously rich but not overly so. The addition of chilli cuts through with perfectly-proportioned spice. This is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Tags:
Eat Me First
•Veggie
•Optional Spice
Allergens:
Wheat
•Cereals containing gluten
•Milk
•Celery
•Crustaceans

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total35 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

170 grams

Dried Orzo

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten May be present: Soya, Mustard)

2 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic

1 unit(s)

Chilli

1 unit(s)

Onion

5 grams

Parsley

120 grams

Peas

30 grams

Green Pesto

65 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

2 sachet(s)

Vegetable Stock

1 sachet(s)

Hello Muscat

(Contains: Celery)

150 grams

Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Butter

to taste

Water

to taste

Oil

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2783 kJ
Energy (kcal)665 kcal
Fat23.2 g
of which saturates10.6 g
Carbohydrate79.4 g
of which sugars11.8 g
Dietary Fiber4.4 g
Protein34.1 g
Cholesterol78 mg
Salt6.86 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Grater
•Pan with Lid

Cooking Steps

Get Prepped
1
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Halve the chilli lengthways, deseed and finely chop.
  • Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).
  • Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.
Soften the Veg
2
  • Place a pan over medium-high heat with a knob of butter and a drizzle of oil.
  • Once hot, add the onion and garlic.
  • Fry until softened, stirring occasionally, 4-5 mins. 

NOTE: Adding prawns? Add to the hot pan along with the onion and fry until cooked through, 4-5 mins.

Add the Orzo
3
  • Add the orzo, muscat and stock along with 400ml water (per 2P).
  • Bring to the boil, cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente, 15-20 mins.
  • Give it a stir every few mins to prevent sticking.
Stir in the Pesto
4
  • Once the orzo is cooked, add the creme fraichepesto, half the cheese and a knob of butter.
  • Stir until well incorporated.
Finishing Touches
5
  • Add the peas, half the chilli (use less if you don't like spice) and half the parsley.
  • Cook, stirring to warm through, 1 min.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper.

TIP: Add a little water if you feel the orzo is too dry.

Garnish and Serve
6
  • Divide your pea and pesto orzo between bowls.
  • Garnish with remaining parsley, chilli and cheese.