Orzo, Chicken, Chickpea & Avocado Grain Bowl

Protein packed avocado, shredded chicken, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and toasted pine nuts make this bowl a delicious and healthy lunch, dinner, or summer side dish. Serves 4-6

Simple Ingredients:

· 2 ½ tsp Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil

· 2 tsp Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan herb seasoning blend for vegetables

· 1 1-pound package orzo pasta

· 1 16-ounce can of chickpeas

· 4 cups shredded cooked chicken if possible organic

· 1 seedless cucumber, washed, dried, and sliced

· 2 avocados, halved and sliced

· 4 tsp toasted pine nuts

· 6 cherry tomatoes, washed, dried and cut in half

· ¼ tsp sea salt

· ¼ tsp fresh cracked pepper

Dressing:

· ¼ cup Villa Graziella Organic Condimento Balsamico Bianco white condiment vinegar

· ½ cup Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil + extra to taste

· 1 tsp fresh garlic chopped

· 1 lemon freshly squeezed

· ½ tsp sea salt

· ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper

Easy Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt and cook orzo according to the package directions.

3. Drain the orzo, transfer to a large bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil to the orzo to prevent from sticking, stir thoroughly and set aside to cool.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, Tuscan herb seasoning blend for vegetables, sea salt and pepper.

5. Mix well to completely coat, transfer to a parchment lined cookie sheet.

6. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir chickpeas. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until brown not black.

7. As the chickpeas roast, combine the white balsamic condiment, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive while stirring constantly. Taste and adjust with oil and set aside.

8. Mix cooled orzo with ½ cup of the dressing.

9. Divide the orzo evenly into individual bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber, avocado, roasted chickpeas, pine nuts & tomatoes.

10.Serve & enjoy with the remaining dressing on side for drizzling.

Helpful Hints

· Personalize your bowl with farro, brown rice or quinoa.

· Add protein: chicken, boiled eggs, or fish. If vegetarian, add beans, lentils, or tofu.

· Use grilled, roasted, or steamed broccoli, carrots, or eggplant. Or raw veggies; carrots, peppers or radishes for color, crunch, and fiber.

· Add the dressing just before serving to avoid soggy veggies.

Inspirational recipe found here…feelgoodfoodie.net

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