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Recipes
Chickpea Orzo Pilaf

From Amy, Submitted by Cassie

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 5 1/2 cups broth (we use veggie of course!)
  • 1 can of chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrot, garlic, curry and thyme until onion is soft.

Add orzo and sauté until lightly browned. Stir in broth, chickpeas, and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer 12 minute or until orzo fully cooked.

This is delicious immediately, but is even tastier the next day.

 

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VCI Calendar
Friday, March 19, 2010

5:30 Social Time, 6pm Dinner

Dining Out at Mi Mexico

Join us to dine out at Mi Mexico Restaurant at 11407 Forest Avenue, Clive. RSVP to Kathie at 223-0553 by Wed. March 17th.

 

Friday, April 16, 2010

5:30 Social Time, 6pm Dinner

Dining Out at Court Avenue Brewery

RSVP to Kathie at 223-0553 or kdawley@mchsi.com by Wed. 4/14. Hope to see you there!

 

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To RSVP for an event, please contact Kathie Dawley at (515) 223-0553.