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 oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes {optional}; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; 1 - 15 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes; 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 2 cups 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.

Updated at: Wed, 27 May 2026 00:07:13 GMT