Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Luscious Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo, a delightful blend of creamy chickpeas and tender orzo pasta. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings. Simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor, it’s an unforgettable meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse chickpeas and chop garlic.
- Cook the orzo: In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Add garlic: Reduce heat to low, stir in minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Incorporate chickpeas: Mix in chickpeas and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Season: Drizzle with lemon juice, add salt, pepper, and parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg