CHICKPEA STEW WITH ORZO AND MUSTARD GREENS
A complex and colorful chickpea stew, this is rich with vegetables, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. You can vary the vegetables to use what you've got. Here, I keep to the basics, adding carrots for sweetness, fennel or celery for depth, cherry tomatoes for looks. Tender greens, wilted into the bubbling mixture at the end, are optional, but they do add a bright, almost herbal note. I particularly love using baby mustard greens, which are pleasantly peppery. But spinach, arugula and kale work well, too.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, fennel or celery, and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper and rosemary, if using, and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, if using, or water, plus an additional 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the chickpeas, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Uncover and stir in the greens, letting them simmer until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add more water if you want the mixture to be more souplike, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions (if desired), grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 640 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Heaven Lea
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and satisfying stew.
usa marma
[email protected]This was my first time making chickpea stew and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew was delicious.
Arianna Lyke
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mustard greens, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were well-balanced and the stew was very hearty.
Nathaniel Ashandobe
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.
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[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less mustard.
MONEY KING
[email protected]I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it could have used some more spices or herbs.
Elton Matiure
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used kale instead of mustard greens and it was still delicious.
Racer X
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mustard sauce is amazing and the chickpeas and orzo make it a hearty and satisfying meal.
MOHA JR
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. The mustard greens gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Arunaprakash Guragain
[email protected]I made this stew for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavors and the mustard greens added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Raul Reyes
[email protected]This chickpea stew was a delicious and hearty meal! The combination of chickpeas, orzo, and mustard greens was perfect, and the mustard sauce added a nice tangy flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.