Orecchiette With Broccoli And Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Broccoli And Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 2 generous cup broccoli florets or broccoli rabe; 6 to 8 ounces orecchiette; 1/4 cup minced red onion, optional; 2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; 2 cup diced canned plum tomatoes, optional; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs, optional; Grated pecorino, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 generous cup broccoli florets or broccoli rabe
6 to 8 ounces orecchiette
1/4 cup minced red onion, optional
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
2 cup diced canned plum tomatoes, optional
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Toasted Bread Crumbs, optional
Grated pecorino, for serving, optional

1
Put the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and then drop in the broccoli and cook until tender but not too soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water to set the color. Drain and set aside. If using broccoli rabe, chop coarsely. Then drop the orecchiette into the same boiling salted water.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, if using, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, if using, and broccoli and cook until hot. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
4
Drain the pasta when it is al dente and add it to the broccoli sauce, along with the toasted bread crumbs, if using. Warm through. Transfer to a warmed bowl and sprinkle with pecorino, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste, 2 generous cup broccoli florets or broccoli rabe, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Broccoli And Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orecchiette With Broccoli And Chickpeas

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