Apricot & rosemary balls with orzo

Steps

1. Add a splash of olive oil to a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Add onion and cook until it starts to brown.
2. Next add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until both the onion and garlic are brown and caramelised.
3. Add to the blender along with ingredients from walnuts to soy sauce. Season and blend until mixture has mostly broken down.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, then use your hands to combine the mixture with the breadcrumbs.
5. Take a small handful of the mixture and use the palms of your hands to roll it into a ball. Repeat until mixture is all used.
6. Add olive oiled to the same pan. Add balls and cook on medium heat until browned and crispy all over.
7. Meanwhile add stock to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil then add the orzo, cook according to package instructions.
8. Once orzo is cooked turn off heat and add the nooch, cream cheese, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
9. Combine basil with a few glugs of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
10. To serve, add the creamy orzo to bowls, then top with the meatballs and basil oil. Enjoy!