Orzo With Chick Peas (rachael Ray)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• salt
• 1/2 lb orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon all purpose greek seasoning (or more to taste)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint leaf, finely chopped (i leave this out)
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (divided)

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add orzo and cook to al dente (per directions on the package).
• 2 in the meanwhile, heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; add zucchini, onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes until tender.
• 3 add chick peas and heat through.
• 4 toss with herbs, orzo and 1/4 cup of cheese.
• 5 adjust salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over top of each serving.