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One-Pan Lemony Leek Orzo

One-Pan Lemony Leek Orzo: Your Easy Weeknight Comfort Dish

One-Pan Lemony Leek Orzo is a vibrant vegetarian dish combining leeks, butter beans, and lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup Butter Beans Can swap with cannellini or chickpeas.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 pieces Leeks Clean thoroughly to remove grit.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince fresh garlic.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Cashew Milk Substitute with almond milk or regular milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (Italian herbs, Cumin) Adjust based on preference.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen works.
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Optional.

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Pot
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean and slice the leeks, removing any grit. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. Measure your spices, including salt, pepper, and any herbs you’d like to use.
Cooking
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the orzo, cooking it according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute.
  3. Sprinkle spices over sautéed leeks and garlic. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in cashew milk and add lemon juice, stirring gently. Allow to come to a soft boil.
  5. Stir in cooked orzo, butter beans, spinach, and nutritional yeast until well combined.
  6. Cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a heartier meal, add protein like chicken or shrimp, adjusting cooking times accordingly.

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