Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo
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    Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo

    A perfect 20-minute dinner! Chickpeas and orzo in a luscious, creamy, max-flavor tomato sauce.

    Prep Time
    10 min
    Cook Time
    15 min
    Total Time
    25 min
    Servings
    4
    Difficulty
    medium

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    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil (this is the one I use)
    • 1 piece shallot, thinly sliced
    • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1 piece (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 cup orzo (love this DeLallo orzo!)
    • 3 cups chicken broth (I use 3 cups water + 3 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon)
    • 1 to taste a small bundle of fresh thyme
    • 0.50 cup heavy cream
    • 0.25 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, tomato bruschetta (my favorite!), Calabrian chiles, or similar
    • 2 cup fresh spinach, torn into pieces
    • 1 to taste parmesan, red pepper flakes, and more thyme for topping

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and the garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add the chickpeas and tomato paste; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until it has developed a deeper red color.

    2. 2

      Add the orzo, chicken broth, and thyme sprigs; bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes.

    3. 3

      Remove the thyme sprigs. Keep the heat on low. Stir in the cream and simmer for 2-3 more minutes, until it’s totally luscious and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more cream if you want.

    4. 4

      Add your sun dried or fresh tomatoes and spinach, and stir them in until the spinach is wilted. Serve sprinkled with fresh herbs (I like thyme) and Parmesan.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving

    348
    Calories
    11.5g
    Protein
    41.8g
    Carbs
    16.1g
    Fat

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