Orzo Salad with Oil-Free Pesto

Name: Orzo Salad with Oil-Free Pesto
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: • 4 ounces orzo (¼ packet); • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained, and rinsed (reserve 1/3 cup of can liquid/aquafaba); • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; • 3 small carrots, cut into ½-inch rounds; • 2 cups salad leaves; • 1/3 cup aquafaba; • 3 cups fresh basil leaves; • 2 cups spinach leaves; • 1/3 cup raw walnuts; • ½ cup nutritional yeast; • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste; • 2 garlic cloves; • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

This recipe for Orzo Salad with Oil-Free Pesto is a complete meal with protein, heathy fats, grains, and lots of veggies. The oil-free pesto is very versatile. Try adding it to baked tofu or cauliflower, or use it as a spread for sandwiches.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:28:40 GMT