Description
A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring orzo pasta simmered in vegetable broth with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta, stirring occasionally, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Keep an eye on the cooking time of the orzo to avoid a mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg