Step 1

Prep your veggies! Dice the onion, mince garlic, half the cherry tomatoes, dice the zucchini and strain and rinse your chickpeas.

Step 2

In a large pot on medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini and chickpeas for a few minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the orzo and water to your pot. Add in the salt. You can start with 4 cups of water and then add 2 cups more if the orzo still isn't tender. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Turn stove down to medium and stir every 30 seconds until all of the liquid is absorbed. When it's almost done, add peas and spinach. This should take about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Taste the orzo when the liquid is absorbed and make sure it is tender to your liking.

Step 6

Season with nutritional yeast, pepper and more salt to taste if needed.

Step 7

Sprinkle on vegan parmesan, garnish with some fresh parsley, squeeze in fresh lemon juice and enjoy!