The Food Gene

Charred Leek & Lemon Orzo

Sweet charred leeks and bright lemon in one pan. Twenty-five minutes, one pan to wash.

By The Food Gene

Prep
5 mins
Cook
20 mins
Serves
2
Level
Easy
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Charring leeks brings out their sweetness. Cooking the orzo in the same pan soaks up every bit of that flavour.

Stir it often near the end, like a risotto, so it turns creamy without any cream.

Ingredients

Serves 2

Method

  1. Char the leeks

    Cook the leeks in the oil over high heat for 6 minutes, turning once, until dark at the edges.

    Timer: 6:00

  2. Toast the orzo

    Add the orzo and stir for 1 minute so it is coated in oil.

    Timer: 1:00

  3. Simmer

    Pour in the stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and creamy.

    Timer: 10:00

  4. Finish

    Take off the heat. Stir in the lemon zest, juice, cheese and parsley. Season and serve.