Thai Basil White Bean Orzo

Ingredients

• 400 g white beans, drained
• 250 g orzo
• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 courgette, diced
• 150 g spinach
• 45 ml soy sauce and 15 ml lime juice and 60 ml pasta water
• 20 g basil leaves
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Step 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 250 g orzo until just tender.

2. Step 2

   Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook 1 courgette, diced for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Add 400 g white beans, drained and 150 g spinach and cook them for 3 minutes until hot and tender.

4. Step 4

   Stir in 45 ml soy sauce and 15 ml lime juice and 60 ml pasta water and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.

6. Step 6

   Toss everything together until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.

7. Step 7

   Finish the pasta with 20 g basil leaves and serve it hot.