- 10 Sun-dried tomatoescanned or dried and rehydrated
- 2 cloves Garlicminced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
- ½ can Coconut milk
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- ½ cup Basilfresh
Orzo with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce
This Orzo with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce is a promise to deliver the perfect vegan dinner in under 20 minutes. Replacing cream with coconut milk is a great way of cutting out dairy in a meal and in my opinion, its healthier and tastier. A Mediterranean inspired dish using orzo, that has a light and airy texture to replace the typical heavy feel that rice or pasta may give you. With the addition of rich sun-dried tomatoes, coconut milk and the distinct flavor of my favorite herb, fresh basil – this recipe is rich and flavorful!
To make Orzo with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Orzo with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce
1 | Prepare sundried tomatoes | 5 |
If using dried tomatoes: in a saucepan, add 1 cup of water to 10 sundried tomatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Allow to cool and then chop into smaller pieces. | ||
2 | Cook garlic | 3 |
In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until garlic begins to brown and become fragrant. | ||
3 | Add sun-dried tomatoes | 3 |
Add prepared or canned sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for another 3 minutes. | ||
4 | Add white wine vinegar | 2 |
Lower heat to low-medium and pour in 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar. Sauté for a further 2 minutes. | ||
5 | Cook orzo | 10 |
Cook orzo according to package instructions. | ||
6 | Prepare sauce | 5 |
Add ½ can coconut milk to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients then reduce heat to simmer while continuously stirring and allow to cook for 5-8 minutes. | ||
7 | Blend sauce | |
Transfer the sauce to a food processor and blend for about 10-15 seconds. | ||
8 | Prepare orzo dish | 2 |
Once cooked, transfer orzo to the skillet and toss a few times to combine with leftover oil and flavors. Pour the sauce over and toss to coat evenly. | ||
9 | Serve | |
Stir in some fresh basil just before serving! | ||
