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creamy lemon one pot orzo

Creamy Lemon One Pot Orzo (High Protein)

This Creamy Lemon one pot orzo is a complete comfort meal in a bowl with wholesome vegan ingredients and tons of plant protein. Made with tender orzo pasta simmered in vegan broth, coconut milk, and fresh lemon juice, this creamy lemon orzo is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes in one pot for minimal cleanup. Best of all, it's super kid-friendly and frugal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 525.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 2 cups of chickpea orzo
  • 3.5 cups of vegan chicken broth
  • 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until it becomes translucent.
  • Add your garlic and spices and toast for 1 minute.
  • Add your chickpea orzo pasta, broth, and green beans, and bring to a simmer.
  • After 2-3 minutes, add in your broccoli.
  • Let your orzo simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until all the broth has been absorbed. If it needs more liquid add more broth or water as needed.
  • Make your cashew cream by blending together the cashews and water until smooth.
  • Add your cashew cream, lemon, chickpeas and fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 525.7kcalCarbohydrates: 77.7gProtein: 28.7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.12gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.19gSodium: 224mgPotassium: 1322.2mgFiber: 12.4gSugar: 8.7gVitamin A: 24.87IUVitamin C: 33.14mgCalcium: 110.4mgIron: 7mg
Keyword creamy lemon orzo, easy vegan recipe, high protein meal prep, lemon orzo salad, one pot orzo
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