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Leek, pea & spinach orzo

A serving of leek, pea & spinach orzo with a lemon being squeezed over

Leek, pea & spinach orzo

Name: Leek, pea & spinach orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 large garlic cloves finely sliced; 320g leeks finely sliced; 250g orzo; 320g frozen peas; 10g tarragon sprigs leaves picked; 320g spinach; ½ lemon zested and juiced; 2 tbsp crème fraîche

Dr Chintal Patel

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

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Achieve three of your five-a-day in this bright orzo dish packed with gut-friendly prebiotic fibre. You can swap out the veg for any seasonal alternatives

Healthy

High-fibre

Low calorie

Low fat

Vegetarian

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Try this leek, pea & spinach orzo, then try our herby orzo & lemon salad, asparagus & meatball orzo and baked tomato & mozzarella orzo. Looking for more inspiration? Try our baked cod with mushroom & leek orzo, cauliflower, squash & orzo gratin and orzotto with pancetta & peas.

Ingredients

Nutrition

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1 tbsp olive oil
4 large garlic cloves

finely sliced
320g leeks

finely sliced
250g orzo
320g frozen peas
10g tarragon sprigs

leaves picked
320g spinach
½ lemon

zested and juiced
2 tbsp crème fraîche

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal390
fat8g
saturates3g
carbs58g
sugars7g
fibre11g

high
protein16g
salt0.12g

Method

step 1

Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry the garlic for 3-4 mins until soft and golden. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6-8 mins until soft and wilted.
step 2

Meanwhile, cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.
step 3

Stir the peas, tarragon and two large handfuls of the spinach into the leeks. Cook until the spinach is wilted before adding more, cooking in batches until all the spinach has been incorporated. Season well and stir in a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, the orzo and crème fraîche, along with another splash of the cooking water to adjust the consistency as needed. Serve immediately.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2025

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