Orzo with Garbanzo Beans, Goat Cheese, and Oregano

Name: Orzo with Garbanzo Beans, Goat Cheese, and Oregano
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1½ cups orzo; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 1 can garbanzo beans; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano; 15 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 1 cup crumbled goat cheese

A Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad combining tender orzo with creamy goat cheese, protein-rich garbanzo beans, and fresh oregano in a light lemon-garlic dressing.

6 servings

17 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1½ cups orzo
•¼ cup olive oil
•3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•1 clove garlic
•1 can garbanzo beans
•2 tablespoons fresh oregano
•15 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
•1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo.
12 min
2.
Whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to blend in large serving bowl. Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked orzo, and chopped fresh oregano; toss salad to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Gently stir in crumbled goat cheese. Serve orzo salad warm or at room temperature.
5 min