Cajun Orzo Chickpeas (6 ingredients, 1 pot)

1 pan 6 Ingredient Cajun orzo chickpeas are a satisfying weeknight meal that’s full of flavor! Tender orzo goes so well with hearty chickpeas and a number of deep, Cajun spices.

That is an excellent quick recipe to make on busy days. It’s almost a dump and done. Every little thing comes together in 1 skillet with just 6 ingredients for simple prep and cleanup.

Cajun orzo chickpeas only need five easy ingredients to make, not counting salt and water.

You may add in spinach or other vegetables, as you want. You can even add in extra spices, like oregano, thyme, and paprika, to spice up the flavour much more. 

Why You’ll Love Cajun Orzo Chickpeas

• quick and straightforward, 5-ingredient recipe
• one pan meal
• full of amazing Cajun flavors!
• soy-free and nut-free with gluten-free option

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Cajun Orzo Chickpeas

1 pan 6 Ingredient Cajun orzo chickpeas are a satisfying weeknight meal that’s full of flavor! Tender orzo goes so well with hearty chickpeas and a number of deep, Cajun spices..

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Major

Cuisine: cajun

Servings: 4

Calories: 265kcal

Creator: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste or use minced ginger and garlic or simply garlic, when you don’t like ginger
• 2 teaspoons Cajun spice mix
• 2 tablespoons ketchup or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cup (354.88 ml) water or broth or a mixture of coconut milk and water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 15 ounce (425.24 g) cans of chickpeas drained, or use 1 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup (75 g) dry orzo

Optional Additions

• 1 cup (182 g) vegetables of alternative or 1/2 cup of frozen spinach
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

• Heat 2 teaspoons of oil or 2 tablespoons broth in a big skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and pinch of salt, and cook until the onion is translucent. Add splashes of water to assist onion cook evenly.

• Then add within the ginger-garlic paste, the Cajun spices, and ketchup and blend rather well for a couple of seconds. Add veggies if using at this point and cook for a minute. Mix within the broth and salt, and convey to a boil, then mix the chickpeas and orzo.

• Cover with the lid, and and proceed to cook for 7 to 10 minutes, depending in your stove and your pan. Check in on the 7 or 8 minute mark, mix well, close the lid and proceed to cook, if needed. In the event you prefer it to be saucier, you may add in 1/4 cup or more coconut milk.

• Once done, let the cajun orzo sit, covered, for an additional minute or two for flavors to meld and settle, then mix well and transfer to your serving bowls. Garnish with onions, cilantro, and a few lime juice and serve.

Notes

This recipe is of course soy-free and nut-free. Use gluten-free orzo for a gluten-free option.
Dietary information doesn’t include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cajun Orzo Chickpeas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265
Calories from Fat 27

% Day by day Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 0.4g3%

Sodium 374mg16%

Potassium 424mg12%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 560IU11%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 67mg7%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Day by day Values are based on a 2000 calorie weight loss plan.

Ingredients and Substitutions

1. onion – Use red or white onion for this recipe.
2. ginger-garlic paste – You need to use minced fresh ginger and garlic or simply garlic as an alternative, when you want.
3. Cajun spice mix – You may buy it premade or make homemade Cajun spice mix with my recipe!
4. ketchup – Adds richness and umami. You may substitute tomato paste.
5. chickpeas – Use canned or cooked, drained chickpeas.
6. orzo – Use regular or gluten-free orzo.

Suggestions

• You may stick with just the ingredient above, plus water and salt, or add veggies of your alternative and more flavor with dried thyme, oregano, and paprika.
• For saucier Cajun orzo, add some coconut milk after the orzo finishes cooking but before letting the pan rest.
• Speaking of letting the pan rest! Don’t skip this step. It allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken barely before serving.

Easy methods to Make Cajun Orzo Chickpeas

Heat two teaspoons of oil or some broth in a big skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and pinch of salt, and cook until the onion is translucent.

Then add within the ginger-garlic paste, the Cajun spices, and ketchup and blend rather well for a couple of seconds.

Mix within the broth and salt, and convey to a boil, then mix the chickpeas and orzo.

Cover with the lid, and and proceed to cook for seven to 10 minutes, depending in your stove and your pan. Check in on the seven or eight minute mark, mix well, close the lid and proceed to cook, if needed.

In the event you want it saucier, you may add in one other quarter cup of water or some coconut milk at this point.

Once done, let the cajun orzo sit, covered, for an additional minute or two, then mix well and transfer to your serving bowls. Garnish with onions, cilantro, and a few lime juice and serve.

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