Charred Leek & Lemon Orzo
Sweet charred leeks and bright lemon in one pan. Twenty-five minutes, one pan to wash.
- 30 minutes
- Beginner
- Vegetarian
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
Method
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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
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Toast the orzo
Add the orzo and stir for 1 minute so it is coated in oil.
Timer: 1:00
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Simmer
Pour in the stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and creamy.
Timer: 10:00
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Finish
Take off the heat. Stir in the lemon zest, juice, cheese and parsley. Taste, then add salt and pepper if needed — the stock is already salty. Serve.
Questions about this recipe
- Is orzo pasta or rice?
It is a small pasta shaped like rice. It is made from wheat, so it is not gluten-free.
