CHICKPEA STEW WITH ORZO AND MUSTARD GREENS
A complex and colorful chickpea stew, this is rich with vegetables, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. You can vary the vegetables to use what you've got. Here, I keep to the basics, adding carrots for sweetness, fennel or celery for depth, cherry tomatoes for looks. Tender greens, wilted into the bubbling mixture at the end, are optional, but they do add a bright, almost herbal note. I particularly love using baby mustard greens, which are pleasantly peppery. But spinach, arugula and kale work well, too.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, fennel or celery, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper and rosemary, if using, and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, if using, or water, plus an additional 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the chickpeas, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Uncover and stir in the greens, letting them simmer until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add more water if you want the mixture to be more souplike, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions (if desired), grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 640 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Mindy Butler
m_b@yahoo.comThis stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orzo and the chickpeas.
Ray Harris
h86@gmail.comI love the way the orzo soaks up the broth in this stew. It's so flavorful.
Saman Haroon
saman@gmail.comThis stew is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with protein and fiber.
Crunchy Roll
rollc@yahoo.comI made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the pot in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Isaiah Wooten
w_i3@yahoo.comThis stew is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Kiran Majhi
kiranmajhi32@aol.comI love the tangy flavor of the mustard greens in this stew. It's a great way to add some brightness to the dish.
Muornye Evelyn
e.muornye4@gmail.comThis stew is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I also added some chopped kale to the pot for extra greens.
nicholas mutua
nm39@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how I would like the combination of chickpeas, orzo, and mustard greens, but I was pleasantly surprised. This stew is really delicious.
Ziad Soltan
s-z50@yahoo.comThis stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Euny Njoroge
e_n61@yahoo.comI made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Comfort
comfort@hotmail.frThis stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orzo and the chickpeas.
Tim Tipton
t_t95@hotmail.co.ukI love the way the orzo soaks up the broth in this stew. It's so flavorful.
Riziki Pindila
pindilar36@yahoo.comThis stew is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with protein and fiber.
Lali baba
lalibaba@gmail.comI made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the pot in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Tosiqueali tahir
tosiquealit56@gmail.comThis stew is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Linda Boatemaa
boatemaa.l47@hotmail.frI love the addition of mustard greens to this stew. They give it a nice peppery flavor.
M.Zeeshan M Z H
m-h@aol.comThis stew is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot for extra veggies.
Mya Osb
mya3@hotmail.frI've made this stew a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
omnia saafan
o-saafan@hotmail.comThis chickpea stew was a real treat! The combination of flavors from the chickpeas, orzo, and mustard greens was perfect. I especially loved the tangy kick from the mustard greens.