Orzo with Garlicky Spinach

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Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
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Serves 6 (serving size: about 1/3 cup)
By Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
May 2013
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 148.48
  • Fat 3.81g
  • Satfat 2.04g
  • Monofat 0.90g
  • Polyfat 0.14g
  • Protein 5.84g
  • Carbohydrate 23.26g
  • Fiber 1.80g
  • Cholesterol 9.25mg
  • Iron 1.52mg
  • Sodium 298.99mg
  • Calcium 67.52mg

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

bellymama's Review

22Janet
July 15, 2013
We loved this quick and flavorful side. It was perfect with spicy lamb kebabs.

Good, easy side

Jane1019
June 25, 2015
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

Whygal
November 01, 2014
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

taligo
February 06, 2014
Yum! So unique and very easy to make. Used a good aged, fresh parmesan cheese. Loved this!

taligo's Review

bellymama
January 16, 2014
N/A

LNewheart's Review

JessicaJJM
January 12, 2014
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

GrandmaKY
September 07, 2013
Was delicious in every way! Will certainly make again for company as well as the two of us.

Whygal's Review

kris
July 08, 2013
Great side dish. I rough chopped the spinach before adding to the skillet.

3littlebirds's Review

3littlebirds
June 25, 2013
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Jane1019's Review

mandofan
June 02, 2013
Wonderful side dish!