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Lemon Spinach Orzo Pasta

Lemon Spinach Orzo Pasta

Lemon Spinach Orzo Pasta is a creamy, quick risotto featuring orzo, spinach, and aromatic seasonings, ideal as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course pasta dish - side
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup diced onion
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth hot
  • 1 cup water hot
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. sea salt to taste
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onion in olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add orzo and stir to coat with oil; cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in broth and water, stirring often until liquid is absorbed and orzo is cooked, 9-10 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in spinach, zest, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until spinach wilts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 19.2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Lemon Spinach Orzo Pasta, orzo, pasta, quick recipe, risotto, spinach
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