Marry Me Sundried Tomato Orzo

Marry Me Sundried Tomato Orzo

from plantyou.com
25 min
4 servings

A delicious and simple orzo pasta recipe that will make your significant other get down on one knee.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups orzo (dry)
  • 8.5 oz chickpeas (1 small can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp sun dried tomato oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • 1½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or soy milk)
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ lemon (zested and juiced, optional)
  • vegan feta (to garnish, optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the chickpeas and sun dried tomato oil and toss. Then add the spices and tomato paste, and toss again until covered. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly crisped. 

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, onion and orzo and stir. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Add 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and then lower heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Add the coconut milk, spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and simmer for an additional two minutes. Finish with fresh lemon juice if desired.