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Risoni with prawn and asparagus

Risoni (sometimes referred to as orzo) looks like large grains of rice but is actually a type of pasta. Next time you feel like a risotto, try this dish out instead. The asparagus and prawns are a delicious flavour combo when teamed with fresh mint and lemon.

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.7
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups risoni
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 350g fresh peeled prawns
  • 1 lime, rind finely grated, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 50g snow pea sprouts, snipped
  • 1 cup reduced-fat smooth ricotta
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cook the risoni in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet direction, or until al dente.

    2 Add leek, asparagus, peas and prawns during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking. Drain, return to pan.

    3 Add the lime juice and rind and garlic, and season well with salt and cracked black pepper. Toss through mint and sprouts.

    4 Divide the mixture between serving bowls. Top with ricotta and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil (optional). Season meal with cracked black pepper.

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