We´ve made a ton of recipes here on Spain on a Fork, however, this One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo might just be one of the best ones yet. It´s packed with so many great flavors, super easy to make and done in just 30 minutes.
This is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner, yet it´s elegant enough for a relaxed weekend lunch, next to a bottle of Spanish wine. Either way, this is the kind of dish that´s going to fill your body with so much goodness.
The main ingredient in this recipe is Orzo. If you´re not familiar with orzo, it´s a type of pasta that looks like rice, but indeed it is a pasta that´s made with durum wheat. Truly, one of the most versatile ingredients ever.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: Make sure to check the package instructions on the orzo you´re using. So you perfectly cook it al dente, otherwise it can get mushy. On a last note, I topped off the dish with some finely grated Manchego cheese, to give the dish a creamy texture. But you can use any cheese you like.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK FRYING PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BROTH
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH SEA SALT
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One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 cup uncooked orzo 200 grams
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30 grams
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes 400 grams
- 1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas 200 grams
- 2 cups vegetable broth 475 ml
- 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
- handful finely chopped parsley
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in 1 cup uncooked orzo, mix the orzo continuously with olive oil, after 4 minutes and the orzo is lightly fried, transfer the orzo into a bowl and set aside
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, meanwhile finely chop the onion and roughly chop the garlic, add into the pan with the olive oil, mix continuously
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After 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, quickly mix together, then add in a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed) and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in 2 cups vegetable broth and turn up the heat to a high heat
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Once the broth comes to a boil, add the orzo back into the pan, mix together so everything is evenly distributed, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, cook until the orzo is al dente (11 minutes in my case), then remome the pan from the heat
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FInely grate in a 1/4 cup of Manchego cheese and then mix everything together, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!
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Simon Kefford
Hi Albert,
22 . Mar . 2024I am gradually working my way through your recipes which have all been great. I am cooking this later and would like to know if I double the recipe how many cans of chickpeas do I use. Your recipe says 200 grams. Is that drained weight? Which means I need 2 x 400 gram cans if I doubled it .
Spain on a Fork
One standard can of chickpeas at 15.5 ox / 440 grams will do to double the recipe 🙂 Much love!
22 . Mar . 2024Mad Dog
But why not use grullos which date back to the 13th century and are a Spanish rice shaped pasta?
08 . Jul . 2022Mary B Markovich
08 . May . 2022Ok, I need to move to Spain. I really love your food. Keep the recipes coming
Spain on a Fork
Thanks for the comment Mary! Much love 🙂
08 . May . 2022Ville
05 . May . 2022This was great. But I’ll use less stock next time. It’s the same with your paella de verduras, which I often do. Works better with somewhat less fluid for me.
Spain on a Fork
Sounds great! Much love 🙂
05 . May . 2022Sandy
04 . May . 2022I made this for dinner tonight. Wow! I wish I had doubled the recipe so I’d have leftovers for lunches.
Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
04 . May . 2022Deirdre
Made this today! Simple and delish! Threw some baby spinach in at the end. Perfect feel good food!
01 . May . 2022Spain on a Fork
So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
02 . May . 2022Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use vegan cheese i never had one pot tomato chickpea and orzo before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday
29 . Apr . 2022Spain on a Fork
Sounds great Ramya!!! Much love 🙂
29 . Apr . 2022