Leek Orzo with Charred Courgette with Wild Garlic Pesto
1/2 Jar of Miza Creamy Cauli Sauce
1 Leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
1 Courgette, sliced into thin half-moons
1/2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
150-200g Orzo Pasta
50g Wild Garlic
50g Parsley or Basil
1/2 Lemon, juiced
25g Parmesan, grated
Olive Oil
To Serve:
Parmesan, grated
Cook Time: 0025
Serves: 04
Instructions
- Make the pesto by blizting together the wild garlic, parsley/basil, lemon juice, parmesan and about 1 tbsp olive oil, adding more olive oil to emulsify the pesto. Add more parmesan if needed and salt and pepper and set aside in the fridge.
- Prepare the vegetables: cut the courgette in half lengthwise and then slice into thin half-moons. Wash and remove the outer leek leaves and then finely slice. Peel and finely slice the garlic.
- Heat two separate frying pans, one on medium/high heat and one on medium heat. Add the courgette cut side down to the high heat pan and char for about 3-4 minutes until golden. Add the leeks to the other pan with a pinch of salt and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5-8 minutes.
- Turn the courgette slices over and char on the other side, then set aside.
- Add the garlic and fish sauce to the leeks and fry for 2-3 minutes on medium/high heat.
- Add the orzo and fry for 3 minutes. Then stir through the Creamy Cauli sauce and top up with water until the orzo is submerge. Bring the pan to a boil and boil the orzo until cooked, adding more liquid if needed.
- Stir through more grated parmesan to taste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with the charred courgette and wild garlic pesto.
