Tuscan orzo

Tuscan orzo

Tags

Italian

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Ingredients

  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • sSalt & pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • fresh basil

Steps

  1. Place the cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet, toss in olive oil, season and spread out in a single layer.
  2. Roast for 25 minutes, moving them around halfway through.
  3. Heat the wok then add the butter. Once melted add the shallots and garlic, cook until fragrant.
  4. Add the orzo, tomato paste, herbs, salt and pepper. Stir together to toast everything in the pot for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the stock, coconut milk, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  6. Stir together and cook uncovered on medium for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the spinach and stir it into the orzo. Continue cooking until spinach has wilted.
  8. Remove from the heat and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and basil.