Minty Spiced Courgette Orzo
A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish combining tender courgettes, aromatic mint, and spiced orzo for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium courgettes (sliced into ½ cm rounds)
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 red chilli red chilli (finely sliced, deseeded if less heat desired)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and grated)
- 1 lemon lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 300 g orzo
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 10 g mint leaves (finely sliced, save some for garnish)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice courgettes, prep chilli, garlic, lemon zest, and mint.
- Fry courgette slices in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Cook orzo with butter, add chilli, lemon zest, garlic, capers, then pour in stock and simmer 10 mins.
- Finish by squeezing lemon juice, stirring in nutritional yeast, mint, and courgettes. Drizzle with olive oil, season, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh mint for best flavor and adjust chili heat to taste.