Best One Pan Orzo With Spinach And Feta Recipes

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ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUTS



Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts image

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

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 fresh tomato, chopped
kosher salt
ground pepper

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!

SPINACH WITH ORZO AND FETA



Spinach with Orzo and Feta image

The classic combination of spinach and feta cheese pair well with orzo (rice-shaped pasta).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
1 pound chopped trimmed spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss hot spinach and pasta with mint, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA



One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta image

Similar to spanakorizo, a Greek spinach and rice dish, this easy, meatless meal features orzo, spinach, peas and scallions. It is deeply satisfying but still on the lighter side of pasta recipes, thanks to all those vegetables. A little feta gives it creaminess and tang, while some lemon zest brightens everything up. It makes a complete meal on its own, or, if you're looking for something more substantial, serve this as a hearty side dish to roasted meats or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh dill, or use parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

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