One Pot King Prawn, Pepper & Pesto Orzo

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil a kettle

Step 2

Deseed your pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into thin strips

Step 3

Peel and chop your red onion[s] into wedges

Step 4

Chop your basil roughly, including the stalks

Step 5

Grate your cheddar cheese

Step 6

Wash & drain your king prawns

Step 7

Dissolve your stock mix in 550m] boiled water. Add your sun-dried tomato pesto and tomato paste – this is your pesto stock

Step 8

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add the pepper strips and onion wedges with a small pinch of salt and cook for 3-5 min or until beginning to soften.

Step 9

Once the vegetables have started to soften, add the chopped garlic and cook for 1 min or until fragrant.

Step 10

Once fragrant, add your orzo and pesto stock and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 11

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for an initial 8-10 min. Stir the orzo occasionally to prevent it from sticking!

Step 12

Once the orzo has had an initial 8-10 min, increase the heat to medium-high and add the king prawns to the pan, then cook for 4-5 min or until the prawns are cooked through and the orzo is tender

Step 13

Once the prawns are cooked through, add the grated cheese and give everything a good mix up – this is your king prawn, pepper & pesto orzo

Step 14

Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and add a splash more water if your pan's looking a little dry!

Step 15

Serve the king prawn, pepper & pesto orzo and garnish with the chopped basil

Step 16

Season with a generous grind of black pepper