Orzo with Tomato-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Orzo with Tomato-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Orzo Pasta; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 3 Medium-Sized Zucchini Squash, Washed, Dried, Diced; 12 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 5 Slicing Tomatoes, Washed, Dried, Diced; Seasoned Salt, To Taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper (optional); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained.; 1 Lemon Or Lime, Juiced; 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, Stems Removed; 1 cup Pine Nuts, Toasted (or Lightly Browned On The Stove-top)

Servings: persons

1 pound Orzo Pasta
1/4 cups Olive Oil
3 Medium-Sized Zucchini Squash, Washed, Dried, Diced
12 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
5 Slicing Tomatoes, Washed, Dried, Diced
Seasoned Salt, To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained.
1 Lemon Or Lime, Juiced
1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, Stems Removed
1 cup Pine Nuts, Toasted (or Lightly Browned On The Stove-top)

1
Prepare all of your vegetables as listed above.
2
Cook orzo according to package instructions.
3
It should take about 9 minutes to cook in boiling water.
4
Once cooked, drain orzo keeping about 1/2 cup of the cooking water to use later.
5
Set orzo and the reserved water aside.
6
In a large heavy pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
7
Then add zucchini and saute on medium-high to soften just a bit.
8
Then add the chopped garlic, tomatoes, seasoned salt, pepper, and crushed pepper (if using).
9
Continue to cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, for another 10-12 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
10
If needed, add some of the starchy pasta water.
11
Stir in chickpeas and lemon juice.
12
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
13
Continue to cook for another five minutes or until chickpeas are heated through.
14
Combine orzo pasta with the tomato-braised zucchini and chickpeas.
15
Let the mixture cook briefly to allow orzo to absorb flavors and warm through.
16
Before serving, stir in mint leaves and top with pine nuts.

1177

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 pound Orzo Pasta, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 3 Medium-Sized Zucchini Squash, Washed, Dried, Diced, 12 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Orzo with Tomato-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Orzo with Tomato-Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas

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