Orzo with Garbanzo Beans, Goat Cheese, and Oregano
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
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.
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