Orzo with Chick Peas

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I followed the recipe as is and found it to be bland. Actually I take that back, I boiled the orzo with chicken broth which I thought would add some more flavor. I added some more salt but I have to admit I was a bit disappointed because when I read through the ingredients I thought it was going to be so flavorful. I actually thought it was weird to add the herbs and cheese while the dish was hot, I thought it would have been better to let everything cool and perhaps the herbs heating up removed some of the flavor?! I have a ton of leftovers but I don't think I will make this again.

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Okay - first of all I forgot about the chick peas. I was shopping after watching the show, hadn't made a grocery list and my post menopause memory failed me. And . . . I added shrimp. I marinated the shrimp in lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt and pepper then sauteed it quickly and added it to the rest of the mixture. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! I was thinking about the fish taco Rachael made with this dish when I whipped up the marinade, but that seemed like too much dinner for me. I will definitely make this again for myself and for friends!

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My boyfriend and I made this tonight. It was super easy and super yummy! We used 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil instead of 2 tbsp. We used basil instead of the other herbs. We used juice from about half a lemon. We also cut tomatoes and tossed them in with everything else. This recipe was a hit and will definitely be used again in the future!

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So easy to make and so delicious. I added some chopped tomato and sliced black olives for more color and flavor. Since I served this as a cold salad, I made a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice to mix in. I topped it with toasted pine nuts. A definite make-again recipe for a quick take-to-work lunch.

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I made this as a main dish because it is such an expensive side. Though a bit pricey, this recipe is absolutely delicious and I will make it again. The freshness of the herbs mixed with the earthiness of the chickpeas and vegetables...plus a tang of cheese...it is really good. You could add some shrimp or cooked chicken to make it into a meal but I made it as it is written and served it with crusty bread.

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Made this tonight and it was great! It looked and sounded good to me and it turned out better than I thought it would. I was skeptical of the mint so I only added a little bit. After tasting it, I added more. When we went back for seconds, I stirred in some leftover Creamy Corn, another RR recipe, which tasted even better. Super good recipe!!!

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We made this last night to accompany a marinated skirt steak with Chimichurri sauce and salad. It was perfect! Everyone cleaned there plates and some had seconds. I used goat cheese feta and will again. I might even add more mint next time. I saved this to my recipe box and will make it again frequently, I'm sure.

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The mint in this dish is what caught my attention, but i admit I was a little leery. This dish is amazing!! My husband couldn't stop complimenting this dish. I will definitely make it again!

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This was a Great Recipe! It was fast, easy, and full of flavor. I was watching Food Network, and a quick 1 minute Rachael Minute popped up with this recipe. I found it because she made it look so good on TV. I'll just tell you, it's even better then she shows. The portion size is so filling, I couldn't finish it. It's my new favorite recipe!

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Absolutely LOVED this dish. Right when I saw Rachael making it on TV, I knew I had to try it. I made this dish with cannelini beans instead of chick peas because that's all I had on hand. I also added lemon juice and zest as some of the other reviewers suggested (totally made the recipe better, and I omitted the mint. The crunch of the zuchini mixed with the salty tang of the cheese and the softness of the orzo was PERFECT. I had it for leftovers today and it was still amazing. Gonna take the rest to work tomorrow!