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Vegan Marry Me Chickpea Orzo

Marry Me Chickpea Orzo is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish that's sure to capture your heart. Savory sundried tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, and tender orzo are enveloped in a luscious tomato based sauce creating a lovely, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1/2 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 5 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup of orzo
  • ¼ cup dry white wine* like Sauvignon Blanc
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegan parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup basil loosely packed and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Mix in a splash of oil to prevent clumping and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegan butter and diced onions. and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until they are slightly translucent.
  • Add the tomato paste and mix it into the onions until they are evenly coated. Then, add in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and paprika. Cook for one minute.
  • Add the chickpeas and cook for about one minute until everything is evenly coated.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for one minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Deglaze the pot with the white wine, use a wooden spoon or spatula to remove anything stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook for about one minute or until the alcohol evaporates.
  • Now add the vegetable broth and coconut milk.
  • Fold in the vegan parmesan cheese and add the cooked orzo.
  • Remove from heat and allow the sauce to thicken for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped basil.
  • Plate the Marry Me Chickpea Orzo and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute the white wine with 1/4 of vegetable broth or 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar diluted to 1/4 cup of water or vegetable broth.
Keyword Chickpeas, Italian, Orzo, Sun-dried tomatoes