Vegan Orzo Pasta with chicory, chili and almonds

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:11 GMT

Step 1

Start by preparing the puree.

Step 2

Sweat the chopped onion with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Rinse well the chicory and chop roughly. After a few minutes add the chicory to the onion and keep cooking on medium heat with a lid. Mix every now and then and add a splash of water. When soft and cooked through, blitz everything with a blender and check the seasoning. Keep on the side.

Step 3

Chop the garlic and fry in olive oil until golden in a large pan. Add the orzo and pour in enough hot water to cover the pasta. Add a pinch of salt and cook while stirring and adding hot water as you go for 6 minutes. At this stage add enough chicory puree to make the orzo bright green and keep cooking with water until the pasta is cooked.

Step 4

Remove the pasta from the stove, check the seasoning and add a good drizzle of olive oil. Stir well and plate in large bowls.

Step 5

Dress the Orzo with the raisins, the thinly sliced chilli and chopped skinned almonds. Optionally add rocket salad leaves of tender leaves of raw chicory and enjoy

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