Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped orange bell pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup dry orzo
  • 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups shredded fresh spinach

Instruction

  • In a small bowl combine cashews and 1 cup hot water. Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion over medium about 10 minutes or until onion starts to turn golden brown. Add water, 1 to 2 tablespoon at a time, as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Transfer cashews and soaking water to a blender. Add nutritional yeast, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Warm beans in a saucepan.
  • Divide orzo between two bowls. Top with vegetables, spinach, and beans. Drizzle with cashew sauce.