Best Orzo With Chick Peas Recipes

ORZO WITH CHICK PEAS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Salt
1/2 pound orzo
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small to medium zucchini, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, drained
1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook to al dente.
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, add chick peas and heat through. Toss with herbs, orzo and cheese, adjust salt and pepper and serve.

SPINACH-ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas image

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and several people at the party asked for the recipe...which meant I had to re-create it! It's healthy, delicious and perfect for warm-weather days. -Glen White, Kissimmee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until al dente, 8-10 minutes., In a large bowl, toss spinach and warm orzo, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and green onions., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORZO WITH CHICK PEAS (RACHAEL RAY)

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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.

Provided by januarybride

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook to al dente (per directions on the package).
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.
Add chick peas and heat through.
Toss with herbs, orzo and 1/4 cup of cheese.
Adjust salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over top of each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 538.6, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3, Protein 16.3