4.3 from 9 votes
Orzo with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers
This simple and flavorful orzo with spinach and roasted red peppers is the perfect pasta side dish to go with your next dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers diced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups packed baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook orzo in a large saucepan of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the shallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes and then add in the Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar and roasted red peppers.
- Cook for another minute then lower the heat to medium and add the orzo, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Stir everything together and cook for a minute until heated through. Taste for seasoning.
- Garnish with basil leaves and extra parmesan cheese, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1582IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1582IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.