One Pan Creamy Chickpea Orzo
A mouthwatering blend of chickpeas, onions, garlic, mushrooms and spinach with orzo pasta in a creamy and savory sauce that makes for the perfect, easy meal after a busy day. This one-pan creamy chickpea orzo is packed with flavor and nutrients that will leave your tastebuds happy and your body feeling well-nourished.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 oz. cremini mushrooms finely diced (about 4)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. can full fat coconut milk
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add a drizzle of oil or water to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 5 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, and seasonings and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Add dry orzo and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, coconut milk, and chickpeas and mix until everything is well combined.
- Bring to a low boil, then turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the orzo has cooked to al dente.
- Add spinach and lemon juice and cook for another minute or two, until the spinach has wilted, then remove from heat. The orzo will continue to thicken as it sits.