Description
This Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines chickpeas, orzo pasta, and a variety of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. It’s a perfect one-pot meal for a quick and delicious vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Saute aromatics: Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add chickpeas and orzo: Add chickpeas and orzo, coat with spices.
- Cook orzo: Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Finish dish: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and heavy cream until creamy. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based Parmesan and substitute coconut cream or cashew cream for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
