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Parmesan Spinach Orzo can serve as a super quick and flavorful side dish, or a vegetarian entree. It contains only 4 ingredients and it's ready in 15 minutes.

Parmesan Spinach Orzo

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Edyta
Parmesan Spinach Orzo can serve as a super quick and flavorful side dish, or a vegetarian entree. It contains only 4 ingredients and it's ready in 15 minutes. This is a perfect recipe for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion yellow, medium, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 2 cups stock vegetarian or chicken
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large saute pan heat up olive oil, add, chopped onions and cook until translucent; 3-4 minutes;
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, for about another 2 minutes;
  • Add pasta and stir to coat it all with olive oil, onion and spinach mixture;
  • Add stock, cover the pan and cook according for about 8 minutes until the pasta is cooked through;
  • Turn off the heat, add cheese and black pepper, stir and taste. If needed add some salt. Serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Spinach Orzo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 685mg30%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1755IU35%
Vitamin C 6.3mg8%
Calcium 177mg18%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1755IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1.1mg