Published 24th September 2025
Recipe: Pea & Pesto Orzo
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This delicious pea and pesto orzo is more than just comforting. It’s packed with ingredients that feed your gut microbes. Whole grain orzo provides complex carbs and beta-glucan, a prebiotic fiber that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria. Paired with peas, asparagus, and walnuts, it delivers a diverse mix of fiber and healthy fats that help build a resilient gut microbiome.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1½ cups orzo
1 cup frozen peas
1 zucchini, diced
½ cup chopped asparagus
3 handfuls baby spinach
¼ cup homemade pesto (see below)
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Fresh basil for garnish
Pesto Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil
¼ cup toasted walnuts
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and black pepper
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Method
Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan, sauté zucchini and asparagus until soft.
Stir in peas, spinach, cooked orzo, and pesto. Add pasta water to loosen.
Finish with lemon zest, juice, and fresh basil. Enjoy!
