ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Heat a large covered skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and when it is hot, add the spinach with all the water still clinging to its leaves from washing. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and turn the spinach over with tongs. Replace the lid and cook for 2 minutes more. Repeat until all the spinach is wilted and tender. Stir in a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a colander set over a bowl and drain. When cool enough to handle, press down on the spinach to extract as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach coarsely and reserve the juice.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the garlic gives off its aroma. Season to taste, stir in the diced tomatoes and the spinach, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
- In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally to stop them from sticking, for about 9 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly, shaking the colander to get rid of most of the water, and transfer them to the skillet with the spinach mixture and the reserved spinach juice. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly, taste for seasoning and reheat gently before serving.
ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUTS
This dish is so Yummy, especially if you love orzo like we do! COOKS NOTE: I like to use more garlic, and spinach, but I will leave that up to you. I also add roasted red peppers and even Pancetta!Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend.
- Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned.
- Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes.
- Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, as needed. Enjoy!
ORZO, PINE NUT, AND FETA SALAD
Categories Salad Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Pine Nut Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.
- Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, then add hot orzo and toss. Cool orzo, then toss with pine nuts, feta, and scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper.
HERBED ORZO WITH PINE NUTS
Make and share this Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sageca
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
- Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
- Tip:.
- f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.6
ORZO WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS
Provided by Colette Rossant
Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Six to eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the pine nuts and saute them over high heat for two to three minutes, until they are lightly golden. Turn off the heat; add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the sauce aside.
- Bring two quarts of water to a boil; add a teaspoon of salt. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Place the orzo in a large bowl, pour the sauce over the pasta and toss well.
- Serve with the pot roast
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH
This low cost yet delicious side dish is perfect with chicken and fish dishes. Can also be a vegetarian main course. You can cook the orzo in veggie or chicken stock if preferred.
Provided by Vicki in CT
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo using package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile saute shallot and garlic in olive oil in large skillet until softened.
- Stir in orzo and sun dried tomatoes. Gradually add spinach, you may have to do this in batches until it fits. Cook just until spinach is wilted. Do not overcook. Season to taste.
- Top with pine nuts and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 89, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.4
ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Make and share this Orzo With Spinach and Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 44m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread pine nuts in a shallow pan; bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted, stirring occasionally; set aside.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add in garlic; stir/saute 1 minute.
- Add in water, orzo, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Decrease heat to med-low; cook 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in spinach, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts; season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 263.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.3
SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
In the mood for a bit of something green and leafy? Try this scrumptious spinach with pine nuts. Preparation time: 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. Cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
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