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Marry Me Orzo

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A one pan baked orzo recipe with a sauce so good, it will make your partner pop the question!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 528.6
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups orzo dry
  • 14 oz chickpeas one can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red onion diced
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped, oil-packed or dry
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cashew cream sub for coconut milk or tofu cream if desired
  • 2-3 cup spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced, as desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • To a 9x13 casserole dish, add all ingredients except the lemon juice, and give it a really good stir.
  • Cover tightly with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Give it a good stir, then bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the orzo is tender and creamy. Finish with lemon juice as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Swap orzo for small pasta shapes like ditalini if that's what you have.
  • Gluten-free? Make this recipe into a marry-me risotto! Add some white wine and an extra cup of liquid (water or broth).
  • Use coconut milk if you have a nut allergy or tofu cream for extra protein.
  • Got some leftover veggies in your fridge or freezer? Throw them in! Try this recipe with mushrooms, broccoli, artichokes, bell peppers, cauliflower, green beans, and more.

Nutrition

Calories: 528.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 88.7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 590.4mg | Potassium: 912.7mg | Fiber: 10.2g | Sugar: 13.2g | Vitamin A: 1586.9IU | Vitamin C: 28.3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3.9mg