My first time cooking with Orzo, but I ran across this recipe in our local paper and had to try it and I have to say, it's very delicious. Definitely a keeper for the recipe book & my hubby gave it rave reviews too. If you like goat cheese (and I love it!), you will definitely like this one. Great way to get some added peas in a dish too. It's a fast dish to whip up in no time.
Orzo with Chickpeas, Goat Cheese & Oregano
1 & 1/2 cups orzo
1/4 cup olive oil
3 TB lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained & rinsed
2 TB chopped fresh oregano (I didn't buy that, but used dried oregano, about 1 TS)
Salt & pepper to taste
5 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo & cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 8 min. Drain the orzo and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice & garlic. Add the chickpeas, orzo and oregano. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir in the goat cheese.
Prepare to go YUMMM! It's really a great little side dish, something a bit unusual, but very tasty.
Hope you enjoy it! 
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Orzo is a huge favorite in our home. This recipe sounds like one I'd like, I'll have to try it soon! Thanks for sharing!
I have been a fan of the whole wheat orzo. I will have to give this one a try.
yumm this sounds delish!! I love chick peas, can't wait to try this one!
Mmmm, I do love goat cheese. This sounds so good! We also like Orzo with Parmesan and Basil from allrecipes.com . Thanks for the advice on my chandy redo, Rhoda. I think I probably need to redo the redo!
I love orzo! This recipe sounds delicious! Orzo is also great for cold salads, like pasta salad. Yum!
The game day condo in your previous post is very cute! The Auburn/Alabama thing reminds me of when I lived in Southern California and you were either a USC or UCLA fan. There were "mixed marriages" there too!
I just bought Orzo yesterday (no joke) and had no idea what to do with it...now I have something new to try!
The orzo sounds like a great side dish; I must try it soon. Thanks for sharing. Sally
I am soo going to try this!
You had me at chick peas...throw in yummy goat cheese and orzo and it's a must try! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Rhoda,
This looks like something I will have to try.
How did the yardsale go ??
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Have a great week,
Kathy :)
I've never had orzo or goat cheese. I'll have to try this though. I have a great pumpkin recipe on my blog...that's delish!
My mouth is literally WATERING now.
That looks SO good!
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Layla
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Hey Rhonda; I have not ever used Orzo before. I will have to try it some time. It looks like a yummy pasta to use.
Have a great week.
Hugs;
Alaura
I hate most cheeses, so I am going to have to pass on this one, although I can imagine it is delicious, for those who like cheese!!
Great job on the condo...the cabinets look so pretty white!
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Have a great week!
Linda
I love orzo. I add it to lots of things,especially when I want to thicken soup up just a bit. I will throw a bit right into the soup and its done in minutes.
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I've had fun reading all your posts I've missed and it's sure been fun.
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