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Orecchiette With Chickpeas And Zaatar

A perfectly cooked orecchiette pasta blended with savory garlic, lemon, chickpeas, spinach, and zaatar with a touch of curry.  Trust me, out of this world.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 cloves 2 minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 7 anchovies fillets
  • 1 lemon zested and half juiced
  • 28 ounces chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 ounces fresh spinach
  • ½ pound orecchiette pasta
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon zaatar
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Lower the heat and add the chickpeas, and the brown sugar, and let cook until golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water add the pasta and cook al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. 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. 
  6. Serve on four plates or bowls, sprinkle the zataar over it, and drizzle a little bit of olive oil.

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 (27%) 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: 4people

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.

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