Today, Barilla, the world’s leading pasta producer, announced the newest addition to its line of Chickpea pastas – Orzo! Made with only one ingredient and without any additives like xanthan gum, this short-cut pasta includes 19g of plant-based protein per 3.5oz serving and is certified gluten-free.
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that is delicious in both warm and cold applications, from salads, bowls, and soups to pastas and risottos. Its unique shape allows families and food lovers to be creative with many of their meal choices, as the cut offers versatility for any pasta or rice dish.
“As a leader in pasta, we understand that consumers are always looking for versatile pasta cuts and shapes that can be featured in a variety of unique dishes,” said Jean-Pierre Comte, President of Barilla Americas. “Chickpea Orzo is one that can be used outside of traditional pasta recipes, and we’re excited to see what our fans can create. The options are truly endless.”
Just in time for spring, Executive Chef of Barilla America, Lorenzo Boni, is introducing a Chickpea Orzo Tabbouleh Salad recipe that features a variety of herbal notes and fresh citrus flavors. The unique recipe includes a number of fresh ingredients, such as:
- 1 box Barilla Chickpea Orzo
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp. chopped mint
- 3 diced plum tomatoes
- 1 diced English cucumber
- ¼ cup lemon juice
For a more traditional Chickpea Orzo dish, Chef Lorenzo recommends an umami-packed Mushroom Risotto, featuring a mix of white wine, chicken broth, grated Parmigiano cheese, and chopped parsley.
Barilla Chickpea Orzo can be found in the pasta aisle in April at Kroger and Meijer, with more retailers to be added throughout the rest of the year. For a specific retailer near you, visit the product locator at www.Barilla.com.
The complete line of Barilla Chickpea and Red Lentil pasta is currently available in seven different cuts: Chickpea Orzo, Chickpea Penne, Chickpea Spaghetti, Chickpea Rotini, Red Lentil Penne, Red Lentil Spaghetti and Red Lentil Rotini.
