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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Orzo with Chickpeas

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A light and creamy pasta dish with tangy lemon, smooth ricotta, and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add orzo to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Stir in chickpeas, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy.
  5. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://www.rapidrecipes.blog/creamy-lemon-ricotta-orzo-chickpeas/