Chickpea Risoni

Chickpea Risoni

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 brown onion chopped

• 500g orzo/ risoni

• 2 garlic gloves (or minced garlic)

• 1L Chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 2 cans chickpeas

• ½ cup finely grated parmesan

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and stir until golden brown. Add the orzo and garlic, season with salt and pepper and stir for about 1 minute.

2. Add in the broth, tomatoes and chickpeas, bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Stirring occasionally until most liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked (around 1- minutes). Stir in the parmesan cheese. Take off the heat. (Optional garnish with chopped basil)