Orzo with Chick Peas

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Light and Luscious

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(23)

Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 22 min

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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

Directions

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.

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recipe Orzo with Chick Peas
Cookin Mount Pleasant, MI 01-18-2010
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Why didn't I think this up?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so easy to make. I wonder why I've never come up with this combination by accident since I'm always making pasta.... It's for one of those days when you say "OK, don't feel like being in the kitchen long, no time, no energy. I'll have pasta with something..." It really does take seven minutes to make and the prep work is like nil. On the show this was a side, but it is very filling and healthy on its own with a salad. And it is so delicious that it's satisfying. I'll be making this one a lot.Read more
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Kathryn Harrisonburg, VA 01-07-2010
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Awesome with additions
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ok, I just have to say that I read a load of reviews so when I made it, I just had to add.....but with that said, I really... loved the dish. I would add either more grain (I added quinoa) or less chick peas. I added the lemon zest and lemon, which totally "brightened" the dish in a most positive way....and chopped up a small container of artichokes and then used goat cheese at the end. Thanks, Rachel. I watched the show while working out....and went home and cooked it. AWESOMERead more
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elinor branford, CT 07-19-2009
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excellent side dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is an easy dish to add to a meal, the lemon zest and/or juice is a must. also sliced olives and chopped artichoke hearts... will enhance the orzo and chick peas. the recipe came at a great time i was looking for a new recipe for a pasta salad. thank you rachaelRead more
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Susan Greenville, SC 05-19-2009
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Loved this - Please do not allter the ingredients
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this just as Rachael did. I used Goat cheese and loved it !!! I did use extra salt so next time I will use lemon... instead. The mint is great and the parsley does not overpower it. I will add some grilled Shrimp next time and make a meal out of it, one of my new favs, Thanks Rachael !!!!Read more
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Bri Fayetteville, NC 05-17-2009
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Easy recipe - a few modifications for next time
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

LIke the other reviewers, I addded juice and zest from a whole lemon to the recipe. After tasting the recipe, I think I... would enjoy it more with raw red onion and maybe some fresh dill instead of the mint. To make it a complete one dish meal, I would add some roasted shrimp. Read more
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Elspeth Van Nuys, CA 05-16-2009
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Fresh taste for summer
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this dish to the letter then, after reading the reviews, decided to add a splash of lemon juice. I think the lemon... juice did perk it up a little. It is a very refreshing dish and cold, presents an interesting alternative to the old picnic standards like potato salad and cole slaw. For me, it seemed like the parsley did overwhelm the taste of the mint; in the future, I might use 1/3 c. parsley and 1/3 c. mint instead. Read more