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marry me sundried tomato orzo

Marry Me Sundried Tomato Orzo

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A delicious and simple orzo pasta recipe that will make your significant other get down on one knee.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy orzo recipe, marry me pasta, marry me pasta sauce, marry me sundried tomato orzo, marry me tomato orzo, orzo recipe, romantic vegan recipes, vegan pasta dish, vegan pasta recipe, vegan pasta sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 606.3
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 ½ cups orzo dry
  • 8.5 oz chickpeas 1 small can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp sun dried tomato oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • 1½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk or soy milk
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced, optional
  • vegan feta to garnish, optional

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the chickpeas and sun dried tomato oil and toss. Then add the spices and tomato paste, and toss again until covered. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly crisped. 
  • Add the garlic, onion and orzo and stir. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Add 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and then lower heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 
  • Add the coconut milk, spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and simmer for an additional two minutes. Finish with fresh lemon juice if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 606.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 98.3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 470.6mg | Potassium: 1235mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13.8g | Vitamin A: 1360.4IU | Vitamin C: 27.3mg | Calcium: 107.7mg | Iron: 7mg