Lunch in 25 minutes
Pesto Orzo Salad
129
Kcal
6
Protein
8
Fat
19
Carbos
129
Kcal
6
Protein
8
Fat
19
Carbos
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes - 5 pcs.
- White beans - 50 g.
- Orzo pasta (boiled) - 50 g.
- Green olives - 5 pcs.
- Red onion - 1/4 pc.
- Pine nuts - 1 tbsp.
- Arugula - 50 g.
- Asparagus - 4 pcs.
- Broccoli - 50 g.
- Basil (green) - bunch
- Plant milk - 100 ml.
- Lemon (juice) - 1/2 pc.
- Almonds - 10 pcs.
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Garlic - 1 clove
Step by step recipe
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13
Pour boiling water over the almonds and let it boil for about 30 minutes.
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Cook the orzo pasta in salted water, drain and leave to cool.
Step
3
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13
Cut the asparagus and broccoli into small florets.
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4
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13
Briefly cook the vegetables in boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to ice water to keep them crisp.
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5
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Finely chop the olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
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6
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When the almonds are soft, separate them from the skins.
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7
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Add fresh basil, plant milk, and lemon juice to the blender.
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8
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Add the peeled almonds.
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9
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Add a clove of garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
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10
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Chop all ingredients in a blender.
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11
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Add chopped vegetables, white beans, and pine nuts to the bowl with arugula.
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12
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Add previously cooked orzo pasta.
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Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.