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Moroccan Lemon Toasted Chickpea Orzo Salad

Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Moroccan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta (about 9 ounces)
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted assorted olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Stir in orzo, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked al dente; drain and reserve in large pot.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, until hot.
  • Pat the chickpeas dry, using a dishtowel, then add to skillet.
  • Cook the beans for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until light golden brown, and fragrant; add beans to orzo.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the additional 3 teaspoon olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, ginger root, curry powder, pepper and salt, until well combined.
  • Drizzle the mixture over orzo, and stir well to combine.
  • Stir in dates, olives, feta, and parsley, until well combined. Serve warm or chilled.
Keyword easy Chickpea and Orzo Salad recipe