Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 small sweet onion, diced; 1 small zucchini, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeds removed, diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed, diced; 2 teaspoons Heinen's oregano; 1/2 teaspoon Heinen's crushed red pepper flakes {optional}; 2 teaspoons Heinen's smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon Heinen's coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; 1 - 15 ounce can of Heinen's fire roasted tomatoes; 1 - 15 ounce can of Heinen's chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 cups Heinen's vegetable broth; 1 cup orzo {try whole wheat for a healthier option}; 2 cups kale, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 8-10 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, 1/2 sliced and 1/2 juiced; 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled; Pita or Naan bread for serving

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Recipe is a hearty vegetarian recipe mixing orzo, chickpeas, fire roasted tomatoes, warm spices, fresh herbs, lemon juice and feta cheese. This makes a nice main meal or works as a side dish!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:51:35 GMT