By Danilo Cortellini
Vegan Orzo Pasta with chicory, chili and almonds
5 steps
Prep:30min
A delicious, vibrant, creamy pasta recipe that makes you forget you're having a vegan meal.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:11 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
45
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories796.8 kcal (40%)
Total Fat41.4 g (59%)
Carbs94.7 g (36%)
Sugars17.6 g (20%)
Protein20.2 g (40%)
Sodium577.3 mg (29%)
Fiber22.2 g (79%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
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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