Pepper And Spinach Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
3 None large portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 cups chicken stock
7 oz orzo
3.5 oz chargrilled marinated peppers, sliced
3.5 oz baby spinach
5 oz fresh ricotta cheese
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 tbsp lemon zest

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 8 mins, or until tender. Add garlic and stock. Bring to a boil then add orzo. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 mins, or until orzo is al dente and liquid is almost absorbed.
Add peppers and spinach. Cook for 2 mins, or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 mins. Add 1/2 the ricotta, parsley and lemon zest. Distribute between serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining ricotta, parsley and lemon zest.