Spinach Orzo

So-good-for-you orzo, flavored with spinach, carrot, basil and Parmesan, is just the right mix for a tasty dinner fix!

Spinach Orzo

GreenGiantRecipe by GreenGiant

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10 minutes

37 minutes

8 servings

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 160
  • 3g
    (Saturated Fat 1g)
  • 0mg
  • 400mg
  • 27g
    (Dietary Fiber 2g)
  • 8g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 22%
  • 2%
  • 4%
  • 10%
  • Exchanges
  • 1/2
  • 1
  • 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • Did You Know...

    Diets rich in fruits and vegetables--and the antioxidants they contain--may help slow the age-related declines of the brain and nervous system.

  • Substitution

    Use a 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain, instead of the fresh spinach.

Ingredients

  • 2  teaspoons margarine
  • 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1  small carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
  • 1  carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 2  cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (12 ounces)
  • 3  cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
  • 3  tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1  tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and carrot in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender.
  2. 2Stir in broth, pasta and spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients before serving.

Categories: Course, Side Dishes, Pasta, Cuisine, Italian, Vegetarian, Healthy, Ingredient, Pasta

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