Red Pesto Orzo with Walnuts
Hearty and rich, this Red Pesto Orzo with Walnuts is perfect for this time of year! Whip it up in just 15 minutes and serve as a vegetarian main or as a side with a meat dish. www.ayurvedawithrebecca.comEffect on Doshas: V-PK+
Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo
- drizzle olive oil
- 1 small onion ((finely diced))
- 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tin tomatoes
- 4 tbsp red pesto
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1 handful chopped walnuts
- sea salt & black pepper to serve
- crumble feta ((highly recommended!))
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups or orzo in boiling water for about 10 minutes until soft and then strain
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by gently sauteeing onion and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes
- Then, add tomato paste, tinned tomatoes and pesto and leave to simmer for about 10 minutes
- Add spinach and cook until wilted and then combine with the orzo
- Serve with a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper, some crushed walnuts and a crumble of feta on top
Notes
- This recipe serves about 4 as main dish or 6 as side portion
- If you are making this as a side dish, it goes well with chicken
- I used store bought red pesto to save time for this recipe, but can make your own if desired
- A little crumbled feta is highly recommended on top!