Basil and tomato orzo

Published: 2017-05-28

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

Tags:

• pastas
• recipes
• vegetarian
• lunch
• entrees

Info	Amount
Prep Time	15 min
Cook Time	10 min
Yields	4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Item
2 cups	orzo, uncooked
25	fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp	oregano leaves
1	shallot
1 clove	garlic, minced
1/3 cup	olive oil
1 tsp	honey
1 Tbsp	water
1 cup	cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup	parmesan, grated
5	mint leaves, chopped
1	lemon, zested and juiced
	kosher salt

Directions

1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Place basil leaves, shallot, garlic, oil, lemon zest and juice, honey and salt in a blender with water and give it a whiz until blended.
3. Mix dressing into pasta
   • Stir in cherry tomatoes and Parmesan
   • Garnish with fresh chopped mint