Comfort in a Bowl : Orzo Soya Meal
This protein-packed Orzo soya meal is a delicious and wholesome dish that’s perfect for busy days. Loaded with plant-based protein, tender orzo, and savoury flavours in every bite, it’s easy to cook and super satisfying and simple all in one pan!
Why I love this recipe
One pot meals are a true saviour for busy moms like me. On days when I don’t feel like cooking too many dishes, this protein-packed soya chunks and orzo recipe comes to the rescue. It’s a complete meal with the right balance of protein, carbs and nutrition — all in one pot! Even My little one loves pasta with a hint of spice and this dish is always a hit. If you’re a meat lover you can easily swap the soya chunks with meatballs and feel free to add more veggies to make it your own.
Lets make this easy peasy one pot Meal…
Recipe
This Vegan Orzo soya meal is full of protein
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Ingredients
- 1 cup soya chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tbsn crushed ginger garlic
- 1 tspn red chilli powder
- 1/2 tspn turmeric powder
- 1 tspn curry powder
- 4 cup vegetable stock
- salt and pepper
- handful of chopped coriander leaves
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Soak soya chunks in hot water with a little salt cover the bowl and let them rest for 10–12 minutes.
- Meanwhile chop all the vegetables onion and bell pepper and keep them ready.
- After 10–12 minutes strain the water from the soya chunks and squeeze them well to remove any excess moisture.
- In a pot add little oil and roast the soya chunks until they turn slightly golden brown. Once done set them aside.
- In the same pot add a bit more oil then add chopped ginger and garlic, roast for a minute or until the aroma starts to come.
- Now add the chopped onion and cook until it turns caramelized. Then add all the dry spices, tomato puree, salt and little water. Mix well and cook until the oil starts to separate.
- Now add the chopped peppers and soya chunks mix everything well. Pour in the vegetable stock and once it starts boiling add the orzo pasta.
- Cover the pot and cook for 10–12 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked and has absorbed all the flavours.
- Once done add chopped coriander leaves or parsley squeeze in some lemon juice and cover the pan for a few minutes. And yes it’s ready to eat!
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Enjoy😋
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