Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Shallot · thinly sliced1
- Garlic · thinly sliced4 cloves
- Chickpea · drained1 can
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Soup pasta1 cup
- Chicken broth3 cups
- Thyme1
- Heavy cream½ cups
- Sun dried tomato¼ cups
- Spinach1–2 cups
- Parmesan cheese · flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas and tomato paste and sauté another 2-3 minutes until the paste turns a deeper red.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth and thyme sprigs and bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes.
- Remove the thyme sprigs and keep the heat low. Stir in the cream and simmer 2-3 more minutes until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more cream if you like.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until the spinach wilts. Serve topped with fresh thyme and Parmesan.
Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.
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