Straightforward One-Pot Vegan Lemon Zucchini Orzo

This easy, zesty, tangy orzo dish from the Broke Vegan One Pot cookbook makes for a healthful, fast weeknight meal that packs in a number of contemporary taste and contemporary greens. 

What you want:

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus further for drizzling
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
⅔ cup orzo
2 cups vegetable broth, warmed
2 massive zucchini, lower into skinny strips or coarsely grated
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 basil leaves, to serve

What you do:

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium warmth, heat oil and add onion and prepare dinner for 8 minutes, or till delicate and translucent. Add garlic and prepare dinner for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in orzo and sizzling broth and simmer for 10 minutes till orzo is al dente. 
  2. Add zucchini, lemon zest and juice, and chili flakes. Simmer for two minutes, then stir in salt and pepper.
  3. Divide between two serving bowls, drizzle with extra olive oil, and high with basil leaves.

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