Creamy Cajun orzo with fresh tomatoes
Recipe for creamy Cajun orzo with fresh tomatoes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 598kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or crushed
- 400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning - click here for the recipe
- 100 ml white wine (can be replaced with stock)
- 400 g orzo
- 700-800 ml chicken stock
- 100 ml cream
- 75 g parmesan, finely grated
- 10 sprigs fresh basil, leaves only
- Oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a pan, and sweat the shallots in a generous glug of oil until soft and translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and garlic, and heat through for a couple of minutes, then sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce for a moment, then add the orzo and half of the stock.
- Cook the orzo as you would a risotto. Add the stock gradually, and stir regularly so it does not catch on the bottom.
- When the orzo is almost tender, add the cream and parmesan, and heat the dish through until the parmesan has melted.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and finally stir in the fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately, topped if you like with grated parmesan, freshly ground pepper and finely chopped basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 3mg