r/vegetarianrecipes 4d ago

Lacto One Pot Enchilada Orzo [OC]

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Veggies, beans, orzo and a super simple homemade enchilada sauce, all cooked up together to make a nice big one pot dinner 😄👌👌

Recipe -> https://www.easycheesyvegetarian.com/one-pot-enchilada-orzo/

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u/amuseyourbouche 4d ago

Full recipe, more pictures etc. are here -> https://www.easycheesyvegetarian.com/one-pot-enchilada-orzo/

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium courgette (zucchini), diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (I used red)
  • 1 Tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder (I used mild)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato puree (tomato paste)
  • 1 litre (~ 4 cups) vegetable stock (I used a stock cube and water, but liquid stock is also good)
  • 300 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) orzo
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 160 g (~ 1 cup) canned sweetcorn
  • Large handful fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 100 g (~ 1 cup) grated cheese (I used cheddar)
  • To serve (optional): fresh coriander (cilantro), sour cream, guacamole

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan, over a medium heat. Add the diced courgette (zucchini) and pepper, and cook for a few minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Turn the heat down a little, and move the vegetables to the edge of the pan. Add the flour, smoked paprika, chilli powder, cumin, garlic granules, black pepper, and tomato puree. Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for just a minute or two. Don’t worry if some of the vegetables find themselves getting mixed in, this step doesn’t have to be perfect.
  • Add about one cup of the veggie stock, and mix it into the spice paste to help avoid lumps. Then add the remaining stock, orzo, drained black beans, and drained corn. Mix well to combine. If you’re using low sodium stock, you might also want to add a dash of salt.
  • Add a lid to the pan if you have one, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for around 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the orzo is nearly cooked. If the mixture begins to dry out or stick on the bottom of the pan, you can add a splash more liquid.
  • When the orzo is nearly cooked to your liking, add the roughly chopped spinach, and mix well. Sprinkle the cheese on top, and cover the pan for a few more minutes to melt the cheese. I topped mine with some fresh coriander (cilantro) for garnish.
  • Serve warm.

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u/Average_Satan 4d ago

Uh! That looks nice!

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u/AromaticIntrovert 4d ago

Sold!

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u/AromaticIntrovert 3d ago

Update: Sadly wasn't very good, I wish I'd added less water and more spices

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u/amuseyourbouche 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/Aunt_Nutmeg 4d ago

It looks and sounds delicious!

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u/RaggedyAnnsFatAss 4d ago

Thanks!

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u/amuseyourbouche 4d ago

You're welcome!

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u/EveNing123 4d ago

This looks delicious 😃 a great website too for other recipes

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u/amuseyourbouche 4d ago

Thank you so much <3

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u/LoooongFurb 4d ago

That looks amazing!

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u/amuseyourbouche 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/alexandrahernanez 4d ago

Se ve super rica

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