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Marry Me Orzo Butter Beans

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @thefoodnatic1 import0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • butterDairy15 g
  • mixed herbs (dried)Spices5 ml
  • chilli flakesSpices5 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 ml
  • garlic (crushed)Produce3 pieces
  • bell pepper (diced (or sundried tomatoes))Produce1 piece
  • chilli pepper (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • butter beans (2 cans, drained)Pantry480 g
  • vegetable stockPantry300 ml
  • baby spinachProduce125 g
  • orzo (cooked)Grains225 g
  • double creamDairy300 ml
  • mature cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
  • basil (for garnish)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

473kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic, chilli flakes, smoked paprika and mixed herbs and cook until fragrant.
    • Stir in the diced pepper and chopped chilli and soften.
    Step 1

  2. Add beans and stock

    • Pour in the drained butter beans and the vegetable stock.
    • Simmer to let the beans absorb the flavours.
    Step 2

  3. Wilt the spinach

    • Add the baby spinach and stir until fully wilted.
    Step 3

  4. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and pour in the double cream.
    • Stir in the grated mature cheese until melted and smooth.
    • Fold in the cooked orzo and heat through.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Season to taste and scatter over fresh basil.
    • Serve with toasted sourdough or garlic bread.
    Step 5
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