Description
This vibrant healthy orzo recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that transports you to the Mediterranean with every bite. Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese, it’s perfect as a light meal or a colorful side dish for any occasion. Not only does it deliver on taste, but it also provides a nutritious boost to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the orzo: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Sauté veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- 3. Add spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- 4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo with the tomato-spinach mixture. Add crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with lemon juice; toss gently to combine.
- 5. Season: Adjust flavor with salt and pepper as desired.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a side dish or entrée.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg