Zesty, light, refreshing & satisfying. No, we're not describing our incredible personality, we're describing these Zesty Daring & Orzo Lettuce Cups, a.k.a. the perfect lunch to get you through these last hot summer days. Full recipe below 👇
Ingredients:
1/2 Pouch Daring Original Plant Chicken Pieces
1 Romaine lettuce heart
4oz Orzo pasta
½ Fresh lemon
1 Garlic clove minced
1 tbsp Creme fraiche
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Olive oil 1 tbsp
½ Zucchini grated
½ Red onion finely chopped
2-3 Sprigs of mint - leaves removed and finely chopped
Small handful of fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped
Small handful of pistachios
Method:
1. Cook the orzo pasta as directed on the packet. Once cooked, drain, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Drizzle with a little cooking oil and sear the Daring Original Plant Chicken Pieces for 2-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, place the pieces on a chopping board and finely shred with two forks.
3. Finely chop the red onion, parsley, mint and grate the zucchini.
4. Prepare the dressing by mixing the juice of half a lemon, crème fraîche, minced fresh garlic, salt and pepper.
5. Place the orzo pasta, finely chopped veg and shredded daring into a large mixing bowl and pour over the dressing.
6. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves and individually fill each one with roughly 1 heaped tbsp of the Daring orzo.
7. Wrap up and enjoy!
8. If there is any leftover mix it makes a great Tupperware lunch the next day. Store in the refrigerator overnight.