Baked Acorns with Pesto Orzo
Ingredients
- 2 acorns, cut in half
- 3 jalapeños, deseeded
- 1 cup cilantro
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 small onion
- 3 cups cooked orzo
- 3 cups spinach
- Garlic, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pine nuts, for garnish
- Bell peppers, for garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425F
Add your acorns to your lined baking sheet
Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper
Bake for 15 minutes
Meanwhile, add jalapeños, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, water, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth
In a pot, add your homemade pesto with your cooked orzo
Cook for 10 minutes
Add spinach to the pot of orzo before serving
Add your orzo on top of your baked acorns
Garnish with roasted pine nuts and bell peppers
Enjoy
