CURRIED ORZO & GROUND BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER

Curried orzo & ground beef and cauliflower image

Provided by Ramona's Cuisine - @ramonascuisine

Number Of Ingredients 15

- 500 g of ground beef lean 5% fat
- 200 g sweet sprouting cauliflower
- 200 g sweet kale
- 8 medium chestnut mushrooms
- 150 g broccolini
- 1 can of ready cooked chickpeas well drained
- 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes optional
- 10 springs of fresh coriander optional

Steps:

Wash and prepare the orzo according to package instructions.
Meanwhile wash all the vegetables and chop according to your liking.
Place a deep pan (wok style) on a medium heat, add 1 tsp coconut oil. When slightly hot add the chickpeas, 1/2 tsp cumin powder a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp curry poder. Toss well to coat the chickpeas with the spices and coof tossing regularly for about 2 min. Take them out of the pan on a plate and set aside.
Using the same pan (no need to wash) add the ground beef, salt pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until the beef has cooked (browned slightly). Break it so there are no big lumpy bits.
Mix all the spices in (cumin, curry and turmeric powder as well as the mustard seeds) and cook further stirring occasionally for another minute or so.
Add the chopped kale and sliced mushrooms and the broccolini. Carry on cooking for another 4 minutes. Toss it every now and again.
Throw in the sweet sprouting cauliflower and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes toosing it a couple of times.
Bring in the cooked orzo and mix together gently with the help of two wooden spatulas. Sprinkle the coriander and enjoy.
Dish out on plates and serve immediately.