risotto-style orzo with courgettes and home-made rocket pesto

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

chop zucchini and tomatoes into 1cm cubes; finely chop shallot and garlic

Step 2

finely chop basil (including stalks) and HALF OF the rocket; roughly chop pine nuts

Step 3

Add drizzle of oil to large saucepan on medium heat. Add shallot to the pan for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for another 1 minute before adding the orzo

Step 4

add stock and bring to boil, stirring occasionally until orzo is cooked

Step 5

fry courgette chunks while orzo cooks

Step 6

add basil, chopped rocket, pine nuts and cheese into mixing boil with salt and pepper. Pour olive oil and mix.

Step 7

stir 3/4 of pesto mixture intoi orzo in pot with fried zucchini

Step 8

garnish with chopped tomatoes, remaining rocket and dollop of reserved pesto