5 from 57 votes
Orecchiette With Chickpeas And Zaatar
This orecchiette pasta dish blends sautéed chickpeas with curry, thyme, and anchovies for a rich, savory base, enhanced by lemon zest and juice. Fresh spinach and parsley add brightness and a tender green component. The zaatar spice sprinkled on top adds an earthy, herbal note, complementing the warm, spiced chickpeas. The result is a hearty, textured pasta with layered flavors suitable for a comforting meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
683 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 garlic 2 minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- 7 anchovy fillet
- 1 lemon zested and half juiced
- 28 ounces chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces spinach fresh
- ½ pound orecchiette pasta
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon zaatar
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over a hot heat. Sautee the onion for 3-4 minutes with the garlic, curry, thyme, anchovies, lemon zest, and ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir constantly until tender and golden.
- Lower the heat and add the chickpeas, and the brown sugar, and let cook until golden, about 8 minutes.
- When the chickpeas start to dry, wet with the chicken broth et the lemon juice. Cook and reduce for about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water add the pasta and cook al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the chickpea, skillet adds the spinach and parsley and mix well. The spinach should be welting. If that is not the case, turn on the heat to low and give it a couple of stirs. Add the orecchiette and mix well to coat all the pasta.
- Serve on four plates or bowls, sprinkle the zataar over it, and drizzle a little bit of olive oil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
683kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
955mg
(20%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3235IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
37.9mg
(42%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
8.6mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 683
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 683kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3235IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 37.9mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.