One-pan mushroom and leek orzo

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra to serve
• 300g/10½oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 400g/14oz orzo pasta
• 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
• salt and black pepper

Method

Before you start this dish, heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

1. Add the mushrooms and leeks, season with a pinch of salt and lots of black pepper and fry for 5 minutes

2. Add the orzo and cook for a few seconds more, then stir in 1.2litre pints water and crumble in the stock cube.

3. Bring the liquid to the boil and cook for about 12 minutes

4. . Stir regularly, especially towards the end of the cooking time, as the orzo can begin to stick, and add a splash more water if needed until the right consistency is reached.

5. Serve topped with the extra olive oil and a sprinkle of pepper.

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