One-Pot Tomato Basil Orzo

Ingredients

• 12 oz Orzo Pasta
• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
• 3 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 4 cloves Garlic
• ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• ½ cup Fresh Basil
• 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 2 cups Baby Spinach
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, stir 1 minute.
2. Add vegetable broth, cherry tomatoes, and orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
3. Stir in baby spinach, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute until spinach wilts.
4. Remove from heat. Fold in torn basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.