Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas & Broccoli

Name: Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas & Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained; ⅓ cup water; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 4 cups small broccoli florets; sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste; 1 small shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup diced shallot); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 sprigs of thyme, leaves minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; pinch of chili flakes (optional); ½ lb (227 grams) orzo pasta; 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (from about one 15 oz can); 2 cups vegetable stock, plus extra; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Creamy lemon orzo with chickpeas and broccoli is a satisfying, quick, and wholesome vegan meal made on the stovetop with just one pan. A weeknight winner!

Updated at: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:11:39 GMT