Spinach and Basil Orzo

Name: Spinach and Basil Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 leave Fistful fresh basil , chopped; 414 milliliters chicken stock; 283 grams package frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 1 lemon wedge, juiced; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 454 grams box orzo; 3 sprigs rosemary leaves removed and chopped; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped

Spinach and Basil Orzo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 572 calories, 21g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have olive oil, onion, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Instructions

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until slightly tender.

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Olive Oil

Garlic

Onion

Add orzo and chicken stock, cover and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat.

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Chicken Stock

Orzo

Add basil and rosemary and cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes until all liquid has evaporated. Turn heat to low add lemon juice and spinach, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute until spinach is heated through.

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Lemon Juice