Subj : Melissa Clark Top 50 - 20
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Sep 23 2024 18:06:00

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      Title: Chickpea Stew w/Orzo & Mustard Greens
 Categories: Beans, Pasta, Greens, Vegetables, Herbs
      Yield: 5 servings
 
      2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil; more
           - for drizzling
      2 md Carrots; peeled, chopped
      1 sm Fennel bulb; chopped
           +=OR=+
      2    Celery ribs; chopped
      1 md Onion; chopped
      2 cl Garlic; minced
        pn Red-pepper flakes
      2 ts Minced fresh rosemary;
           - (opt)
      2 c  Chicken broth
     15 oz Can chickpeas; rinsed,
           - drained
    3/4 c  Rough chopped cherry or
           - grape tomatoes
    1/2 c  Orzo; whole wheat or regular
      1 qt Loose packed baby mustard
           - greens or spinach
           Salt & black pepper
           Chopped scallions; garnish
           - (opt)
    1/4 c  Fine grated Parmigiano-
           - Reggiano; more as needed
 
  In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add
  the carrots, fennel or celery, and onion. Cook until
  tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, red-pepper
  flakes and rosemary, if using, and cook for another 2
  minutes. Pour in the broth, if using, or water, along
  with another 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
  
  Once the mixture is boiling, add the chickpeas, tomatoes
  and orzo. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.
  Simmer 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Uncover
  and stir in the greens, letting them simmer until soft,
  about 2 minutes.
  
  Add more water if you want the mixture to be more
  souplike, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into
  bowls and top with chopped scallions (if desired),
  grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
  
  By: Melissa Clark
  
  Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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