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Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Orzo

Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Orzo

A light and refreshing pasta dish tossed with protein-rich chickpeas, baby spinach, and salty feta cheese.

⏱ 10 min prep · 15 min cookServes 4480 cal · 18g proteinvegetariancomfort

Ingredients

  • 2 cup orzo
  • 2 can chickpeas (canned)
  • 4 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup feta
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 count lemon
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the orzo in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until slightly golden.

  4. 4

    Fold in the cooked orzo and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach is wilted.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, stir in the feta and fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

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