Orzo Gratin With Beets, Aragula Pesto and Parmesan Chips | Metro

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1 L) water
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 cup (200 g) orzo
• 6 beets, peeled and finely shredded
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) heavy cream (35 %)
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/4 cup (30 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 basil, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 Tbsp. pine nuts
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• lemon juice
• 1 fresh aragula, washed in icy cold water
• freshly ground pepper and salt
• parmesan chips
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Garnish
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• Pinch of Salt
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 12 diced green onion
• to serve
• Salt and pepper to taste
• as needed fresh herbs