Orzo With Chick Peas (Rachael Ray)

Submitted by januarybride

"An easy, Greek, vegetarian 30 Minute Meal by Rachael Ray from her Episode: Light and Luscious. I also think some spinach, a few sundried tomatoes and roasted red pepper would be great in here too. As I find frequently with RR recipes, they are pretty bland unless you dump in the salt; for this reason, I have added Greek Seasoning as an ingredient which brings it up to a 5 star recipe in my opinion."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• salt
• 1⁄2 lb orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning (or more to taste)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup mint leaf, finely chopped (I leave this out)
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (divided)

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook to al dente (per directions on the package).
2. In the meanwhile, heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; add zucchini, onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes until tender.
3. Add chick peas and heat through.
4. Toss with herbs, orzo and 1/4 cup of cheese.
5. Adjust salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over top of each serving.