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)

Kristi Germaine