Description
Quick, fresh, and flavorful, this Dill Orzo with Chickpeas & Crumbled Feta is a healthy 20-minute meal. Bright dill, creamy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas make it a perfect weeknight lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: cherry tomatoes or cucumber for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss in fresh dill and crumbled feta, mixing gently.
4. Garnish with cherry tomatoes or cucumber if desired.
5. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing pasta salad.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or cold.
You can substitute dill with parsley or mint for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: dill orzo with chickpeas, quick pasta salad, feta pasta, healthy weeknight meal, Mediterranean salad