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Lauren Vincent
By Lauren Vincent

Orzo with Prawns and Cherry Tomatoes

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:16:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
45
Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1130.5 kcal (57%)
Total Fat67.1 g (96%)
Carbs104.1 g (40%)
Sugars22.5 g (25%)
Protein35.9 g (72%)
Sodium2347.5 mg (117%)
Fiber24.5 g (87%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Serves 1
Step 2
Put the quark and red pepper into a small food processor with a pinch of salt, blend until smooth then set aside.
Step 3
Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the orzo and cook for 8-9 minutes or according to the packet .
Step 4
Meanwhile heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and chilli flakes and fry for a couple of minutes. Increase the heat slightly, add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the prawns and cook for a couple of minutes until pink and cooked through.
Step 5
Drain the orzo and add to the pan with the prawns and tomatoes. Pour over the pepper sauce, add the basil leaves and stir everything together. Serve topped with a few more basil leaves.
Step 6
Tip
Step 7
You can use the same amount of yoghurt in place of the quark if preferred.