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Creamy Sundried Tomatoes, Kale & Chickpeas

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup orzo pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon oil from the sundried tomatoes

1 Spanish onion, diced

1 large garlic clove, minced or grated

4 packed cups of chopped kale

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup 2% milk

1, 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes in oil

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Optional: extra EVOO and dried parsley for the orzo

Instructions

Cook the orzo according to the package directions. If you are feeling fancy, toss with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley when it’s done cooking (this can also keep it from sticking together).

In a medium saucepan, add the two oils and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes or until they are translucent and starting to get golden. Add garlic and kale and saute until kale is wilted down – about 4 more minutes.

Add salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper and stir in the heavy cream and milk. Add the chickpeas and sundried tomatoes. Let this come to a simmer to start thickening up. Simmer for 5 minutes. the sauce will turn from white to a dark cream as it starts to meld with the other ingredients.

Toss with the parmesan cheese.

Divide the orzo into 4 portions and top with the chickpea mixture. Add additional parm and dried parsley if you have it.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20