Marry Me Chickpeas and Orzo
Make marry me chickpeas and orzo with tender chickpeas, chewy pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and a creamy tomato sauce for a fast 20-minute dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo dry
- 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the orzo, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cook for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Rest the skillet for 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning before serving warm.