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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
- 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
(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.