Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.</li
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach, cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg