Cheesey fajita orzotto

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https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/cheesy-fajita-orzotto/

Ingredients (for 4)

400 g turkey mince
200 g orzo
1 onion diced
2 peppers diced
2 tbsp fajita seasoning
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 chicken stock cube
600ml boiling water
lemon juiced
handful of fresh coriander leaves chopped
120 g Cheddar cheese grated
low calorie cooking spray
2 spring onions finely sliced to garnish

Instructions
  • Spray a casserole pan with low calorie cooking spray, and fry the turkey mince, onions and peppers over a medium to high heat for 5-6 minutes, until the mince is opaque and the onions soft.
  • Add the garlic granules and fajita seasoning and stir well.
  • Stir in the tomato puree and allow to cook for a minute, then stir the stock into the water add to the pan and bring to the boil.
  • Add the orzo to the pan and stir well, ensuring the pasta is covered by the stock.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes stirring every few minutes to make sure it doesn't catch on the bottom of the pan.
  • When the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, uncover and stir in the lemon juice and coriander.
  • If there is still excess liquid, cook for a few minutes without the lid on - you want a consistency similar to a risotto. Then stir in the cheese, until it's melted.
  • Sprinkle the top with some sliced spring onions and serve!

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