orzo pasta salad

I love orzo pasta, it is the perfect size {small} and shape. In this recipe I combine the pasta with fresh ingredients and Middle Eastern spices to make the tastiest guilt free meal or side dish in a flash.



Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta
1 zucchini cut into 1" pieces
1 small red onion finely chopped
1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small package (4-ounce)of goat cheese (herbed or plain)
3 cloves of garlic
1 lemon juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
¼ teaspoon allspice
Salt and pepper to taste




Directions:

1.Boil pasta in salted water until the pasta is cooked through but not mushy about 8 minuets.

2.Meanwhile in a skillet sauté the zucchini, chickpeas, onion garlic and spices in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender about 5-7 minuets. Let cool completely.

3.Drain and rinse pasta.

4.Combine all above ingredients along with herbs , lemon juice, olive oil and goat cheese in a bowl and mix to combine.

5.
Enjoy!