Creamy Garlic Spinach Orzo
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Creamy Garlic Spinach Orzo
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This creamy garlic spinach orzo is a comforting and easy to make side dish that comes together fast and will have everyone asking for seconds! It's ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often (this infuses the orzo with more flavor and toasts it a bit).
- Stir in the chicken broth and cream. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often. You will likely need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). You want it to gently bubble vs. furiously boil, and you don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked.
- Take the pot off the heat, stir in the parmesan and spinach, and cover the pot for 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened up to your liking. The orzo will absorb the liquid quickly, so if it still seems like there's too much liquid, just wait a little bit longer. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- Orzo is pasta. If you want to make this with rice, you may have to adjust liquid measurements and cooking time (it would be a different recipe).
- Feel free to leave the spinach out if it's not your thing or you don't have any. I just add it for a bit of color and texture and to make it a bit more nutritious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1710IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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