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Creamy One Pot Spinach Orzo
This Creamy One Pot Spinach Orzo is better than any boxed pasta side you’ll get at grocery store. It’s easy, full of good-for-you ingredients and will pair perfectly with just about any e
Prep Time
5 d
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 d 25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups whole-wheat orzo
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock, plus more if needed
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat a medium pot over a medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter melts, add the onion and garlic. Saute until slightly softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add orzo. Toss to coat in butter, garlic and onion. Toast the orzo, stirring often until some pieces are slightly toasted and brown.
- Stir in the the chicken stock and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is aldente and most of the chicken stock has been absorbed. Make sure to stir the orzo a few times so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. If the orzo is still not done when the liquid has all been absorbed, add in another 1/4 cup of chicken stock.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and spinach. Stir until spinach has wilted and cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1617IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1617IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.