
A comforting one-pot orzo with chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and spinach. A practical weeknight dinner made with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Watch the Recipe Video Here
Watch: One-Pot Tomato Chickpea Orzo recipe video
Ingredients
- 250 g orzo pasta
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 600 ml vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, black pepper and dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and soften the onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and oregano and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes, orzo, chickpeas and broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Fold in spinach until wilted, season to taste and serve.
Check ingredient labels for allergens. Follow safe food-handling practices and verify meat or seafood is safely cooked before serving.