Description
One-Pan Lemony Leek Orzo is the perfect weeknight dinner, combining buttery orzo with tender leeks, creamy butter beans, and vibrant spinach. This dish bursts with fresh flavors from garlic and lemon, making it not only delicious but also a delight to prepare. Best of all, everything cooks in just one pan, ensuring minimal cleanup! Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or seeking an easy meal prep option, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready in 35 minutes, it’s a wholesome and satisfying choice for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 leek (white and pale green parts)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cashew milk
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: thinly slice the leek and mince the garlic.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté leeks and garlic for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Add spices, kosher salt, and butter; stir until fragrant.
- Pour in cashew milk and lemon juice; stir until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked orzo, butter beans, spinach, and nutritional yeast; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg