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tomato orzo served in a white bowl with ingredients and pot behind

Tomato Orzo

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A delicious 20-minute one-pot recipe to utilize fresh seasonal tomatoes and orzo pasta.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 20 minute recie, creamy tomato orzo, quick vegan recipe, tomato orzo, vegan orzo dish, vegan pasta dish, vegan pasta recipe, vegan tomato orzo
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 82.9
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 handful fresh basil or spinach

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan heat the oil and add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes with the lid on, then burst the tomatoes with the back of a spatula.
  • Add the garlic and orzo, and stir everything. Add the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Lower the heat and cook for 5-10 minutes until the orzo is fully cooked.
  • Stir in the fresh basil or spinach and add vegan cheese if desired. Serve on its own or as a side.

Nutrition

Calories: 82.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.2g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 477.8mg | Potassium: 225.7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 487.8IU | Vitamin C: 25.3mg | Calcium: 20.8mg | Iron: 1.1mg