SPINACH ORZO

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It's a snap! A 10 oz pakage of frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed to drain, can be substituted for fresh spinach.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 small)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and carrot in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrot and onion are tender.
  • Stir in broth, orzo and spinach.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

mothetele tshepo
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cory Taupari
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jyothi Jose
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and orzo. I often add other vegetables, such as chopped zucchini or bell pepper, to the dish. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on


John Kusa
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I made the first version without the Parmesan cheese and it was still great. I have tried the entire recipe since then and the cheese adds a little something extra.


Danial Burrat
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The orzo is cooked perfectly and the spinach is fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tha Sauce 5280
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


joy daisy
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Sunday
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and orzo. I often add other vegetables, such as chopped zucchini or bell pepper, to the dish. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on


Md Refat
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I made the first version without the Parmesan cheese and it was still great. I have tried the entire recipe since then and the cheese adds a little something extra.


Feras Al-Souri
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The orzo is cooked perfectly and the spinach is fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jalaudin Rain
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


adison Pelroy
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


illimudin Gadani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and orzo. I often add other vegetables, such as chopped zucchini or bell pepper, to the dish. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on


laib laaba
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I made the first version without the Parmesan cheese and it was still great. I have tried the entire recipe since then and the cheese adds a little something extra.


Fox 8
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The orzo is cooked perfectly and the spinach is fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


shamo abbasi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kala Gyawali
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This is a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the spinach was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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