Lemon Orzo with Fresh Spinach
by malebel
February 24, 2013, Detroit Free Press
Makes 3 cups
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/4 cups dry orzo
- 3-4 cups baby spinach ; cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons shallots ; finely minced
- 1 clove garlic ; minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup Feta cheese ; crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well. Return orzo to cooking pot and stir in spinach, allowing it to wilt. Add the oil and stir. Add the shallots, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, pepper, and Feta cheese. Gently stir to combine and serve warm or cold.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (27g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 35 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 21 (60%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 2.4g | 3 % | |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 7 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 7.4mg | 2 % | |
| Sodium 93.9mg | 3 % | |
| Potassium 41.9mg | 1 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 2.6g | 1 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 1 % | |
| Sugars, other 2.4g | ||
| Protein 1.4g | 2 % | |
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Calories per serving: 35
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