Roasted Cherry Tomato & Basil Orzo
This is great for little ones that are starting their weaning journey. It's soft, it's quick to make and only needs a few ingredients but it is still packed with flavour. Just season the adults food once the babies portion has been taken out.
Allergens 
Egg Free
Milk Free
Nut Free
Servings 3 2 Adults 1 Toddler
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 200 g orzo
- 20 cherry tomatoes halved
- 200 ml low salt vegetable stock using one stock cube
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes optional
- Handful of fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees.
- Coat the cherry tomatoes in the oil and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.20 cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil
- Meanwhile, boil the orzo as per the packet instructions, usually around 8 minutes.200 g orzo
- Whilst that is boiling fry your onion and garlic for a few minutes until soft, add the chilli flakes and cook for a few minutes more.1 onion, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
- Add your stock and gently simmer over a medium heat and keep stirring.200 ml low salt vegetable stock
- Once the orzo is cooked add it to the mixture.
- Once the tomatoes are cooked add these to the mixture too and give it a good stir.
- Dish up the orzo and add the chopped basil on top to serve.Handful of fresh basil leaves
Notes
Cool any leftovers within 2 hours and store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
To reheat, add a splash of water (or stock) and reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring at each interval, until piping hot all the way through.
Products we used in this recipe 
Open Plate
