Chickpea Orzo Pilaf

Name: Chickpea Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 439 grams chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 2 Tbsps chili sauce; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 liters low-sodium chicken broth; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 237 milliliters orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chickpean Orzo Pilaf a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 18g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 416 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have orzo pasta), olive oil, thyme, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the curry powder you could follow this main course with the Curry Ice Cream with Mango and Pistachio as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat in a large, deep skillet with a lid. Saut the onion, carrot, and garlic with the curry powder and thyme until onion is soft.

Ingredients you will need

Curry Powder

Carrot

Garlic

Onion

Thyme

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Add the orzo and saut until the pasta is lightly browned. Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas, and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the stew 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the orzo is fully cooked. (The stew should be a little brothy, not dry.)

Ingredients you will need

Chicken Broth