Description
A quick and healthy orzo recipe packed with fresh spinach, garlic, and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked orzo and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve warm, optionally paired with roasted chicken or fish.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg