Creamy Harissa Tomato Orzo

• 80 g dry orzo — Dry orzo pasta
• 100 g — Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 150 g, halved — Raw cherry tomatoes
• 50 g — Raw baby spinach
• 50 g, crumbled — Feta cheese
• 60 g — Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 15 g — Prepared harissa paste
• 5 g — Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 g, grated — Raw garlic
• 0.6 g — Smoked paprika
• 10 g — Fresh lemon juice
• 0.6 g — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
2. 2Build the tomato baseHeat oil in a wide skillet over medium. Cook tomatoes, garlic, harissa, paprika, and salt for 3 minutes until tomatoes release juice.3 minLook for: Tomatoes slump into a red, fragrant sauce.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.
3. 3Simmer the orzoStir in dry orzo, chickpeas, and 240 g water.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
4. 4Simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutesSimmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.12 minLook for: Orzo is tender with slight bite and the sauce coats each piece.Safety: Keep the pan at a controlled simmer and avoid splashes.
5. 5Make it creamyFold in spinach for 1 minute until the ingredients are evenly combined.1 minLook for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
6. 6Remove from heatRemove from heat, then stir in yogurt, 35 g feta, and lemon.Look for: Spinach is wilted and sauce is creamy without yogurt curdling.Safety: Remove from direct heat before adding yogurt.
7. 7Finish the bowlRest 2 minutes so the texture can settle before the next action.2 minLook for: The full resting or chilling time is complete.
8. 8Spoon into a bowlSpoon into a bowl, and add the remaining 15 g feta.Look for: The sauce remains loose enough to spoon and feta is visible on top.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.