Lemon and Spinach Orzotto with Crispy Broccoli

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ⅔ cup orzo
  • 2½ Tbsp vegan white wine 
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can vegetable broth
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss 1 Tbsp oil, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper, and broccoli in a bowl. Spread on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until edges are browned and crisp.
  2. Meanwhile, cook onion in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes. Add orzo; cook 2 minutes or until toasted. Stir in wine; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  3. Add 1 cup broth; cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, ¼ cup at a time, cooking 12 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  4. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and desired amount of nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with broccoli.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled vegan feta cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Add oil, cumin and red pepper; toss until well blended.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally. Stir in feta just before serving.

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