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Easy One Pot Tomato Lentil Spinach Orzo Recipe for Cozy Nights

Easy One Pot Tomato Lentil Spinach Orzo Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Easy One Pot Tomato Lentil Spinach Orzo Recipe is perfect for cozy nights and packed with flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Soups & Stews
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1 cup Orzo choose a medium grain shape
  • 1 cup Brown or green lentils rinse well
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
  • 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes use high-quality

For the Aromatics & Flavor

  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth for cooking

For Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Steps to Cook

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in rinsed lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.
  • Add orzo pasta, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until lentils are tender and orzo is al dente.
  • Remove lid, stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Turn off heat, let dish rest for 2 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
Keyword easy, lentil, one-pot, orzo, spinach, tomato
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