Orzo with Garlicky Spinach

Name: Orzo with Garlicky Spinach
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: about 1/3 cup)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cups spinach; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Serves 6 (serving size: about 1/3 cup)

We added spinach and minced garlic to our base recipe for orzo and the results are fantastic. Make this quick side of Orzo with Garlicky Spinach to complement your favorite entree.

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked orzo
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups spinach
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Step 2

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until browned. Add spinach and minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in orzo, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, vinegar, salt, and crushed red pepper.

Ratings & Reviews

bellymama's Review

2013-07-15T13:07:35-04:00 22Janet

We loved this quick and flavorful side. It was perfect with spicy lamb kebabs.

Good, easy side

2015-06-24T21:56:37-04:00 Jane1019

Not bad. Definitely quick and easy. I added a couple of tablespoons of Feta because I had some around and I think it helped. Like I said, it's perfectly good, and definitely easy, and I'll likely make it again, but it just seemed to be missing a little something. Maybe I'll add a little lemon zest next time.

steponme's Review

2014-11-01T18:34:53-04:00 Whygal

This was quick and delicious. Used whole wheat orzo and regular balsamic vinegar (my store doesn't carry white balsamic). Served with smoked paprika tilapia (from CL Grilled Tilapia w/ Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta).

JessicaJJM's Review

2014-02-06T15:05:47-05:00 taligo

Yum! So unique and very easy to make. Used a good aged, fresh parmesan cheese. Loved this!

taligo's Review

2014-01-15T19:53:58-05:00 bellymama

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LNewheart's Review

2014-01-12T17:34:51-05:00 JessicaJJM

The whole family loved it! Will definitely make again. The spinach (without the orzo) would also be good by itself or in an omelet.

22Janet's Review

2013-09-07T17:08:49-04:00 GrandmaKY

Was delicious in every way! Will certainly make again for company as well as the two of us.

Whygal's Review

2013-07-08T15:55:12-04:00 kris

Great side dish. I rough chopped the spinach before adding to the skillet.

3littlebirds's Review

2013-06-25T09:16:45-04:00 3littlebirds

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Jane1019's Review

2013-06-02T17:14:09-04:00 mandofan

Wonderful side dish!

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