Orzo with Chickpeas

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 249.7

Total Fat: 6.7 g
Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
Sodium: 288.4 mg
Total Carbs: 38.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
Protein: 8.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Orzo with Chickpeas calories by ingredient

Introduction

From Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals. She listed this as 4 servings, which would work as a main dish with a salad, but I made it 8 servings as a side dish. Mint is not included in the nutrition information. From Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals. She listed this as 4 servings, which would work as a main dish with a salad, but I made it 8 servings as a side dish. Mint is not included in the nutrition information.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb. orzo pasta

2 T. olive oil

2 c. zucchini, diced

1 c. red onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

1/2 c. parsley leaves, chopped

1/4 c. mint leaves, chopped

1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled

salt & pepper, to taste

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.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROBSMANDY.