Orzo Salad (Oil-Free) 26G Protein

Name: Orzo Salad (Oil-Free) 26G Protein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: • 1 cup dry orzo; • 3 cups chickpeas (30-ounces), drained, and rinsed; • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 small lemons); • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 2 small lemons); • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste; • 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves; • 6 cloves garlic; • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice plus more as needed (about 2 small lemons); • ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds (optional); • 1 teaspoon maple syrup plus more to taste (optional); • 4 Roma tomatoes small dice; • 1 English cucumber diced (about 2 cups); • ¾ cup diced red onion (about 1 small); • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives chopped; • 4 tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Oil-Free Orzo Salad is so delicious you won't believe it's made without oil! Plus, it's a complete meal with 26 grams plant-based protein, heathy fats, and lots of nutrients. The oil-free pesto is nut-free and very versatile. Try adding it to baked tofu, cauliflower, or veggie bowls.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:41:46 GMT