One-pot orzo with tomato, aubergine and chickpeas

The orzo cooks in the stock, like a risotto, but without stirring

Active: 30 min 690 kcal per person 27 g protein per person Italian

Protein source: chickpeas and orzo · Carb source: orzo

one-pot season: summer soy-free nut-free

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Ingredients for 4 people

  • 350 g orzo, rice-shaped pasta
  • 800 g chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 aubergines, in 1 cm cubes
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 800 ml vegetable stock, hot
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 10 tbsp lemon juice
  • 10 tbsp fresh basil, torn
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method

  1. Fry the aubergines in 2 tbsp of olive oil over high heat for 8 min until brown and soft. Scoop out of the pan.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the rest of the oil. Add the orzo and oregano and fry for 1 min.
  3. Pour in the hot stock and add the cherry tomatoes. Simmer gently for 10 min with the lid on. Stir once in between.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and aubergines and cook for another 3 min until the orzo is done and the liquid absorbed.
  5. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper and finish with the basil.

One-pot orzo with tomato, aubergine and chickpeas

Tip

If the pan gets too dry before the orzo is cooked, add a splash of hot water.

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge

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