Best Orzo Spinach Stuffing Recipes

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CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC & SPINACH ORZO



Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Orzo image

This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it. The next time, I added spinach for the extra health benefits. They still devoured it, so in my book that's a win-win. -Dawn Moore, Warren, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1-3/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2-1/2 cups chicken stock
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon salt-free garlic pepper seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic from skins., In a Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed., Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add spinach, Asiago cheese, milk, seasoning blend, salt and roasted garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH ORZO



Spinach Orzo image

So-good-for-you orzo, flavored with spinach, carrot, basil and Parmesan, is just the right mix for a tasty dinner fix!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 37m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (12 ounces)
3 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and carrot in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender.
  • Stir in broth, pasta and spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

ORZO & SPINACH STUFFING



Orzo & Spinach Stuffing image

I have not made this but I think it would be a different change from the traditional cornbread stuffing we eat at Thanksgiving time. This was exported from Mastercook. I found it on Recipe Source. (enough for 8-10 lb turkey)

Provided by James Craig

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped green onion (both white & green parts)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup almonds

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach and sugar; cook 4 minutes or until spinach is heated through.
  • Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in a large saucepan.
  • Add orzo, lemon rind and marjoram.
  • Lower heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice, raisins, pine nuts and spinach mixture.
  • Stuff turkey or chicken and roast.
  • Or spoon stuffing into lightly buttered 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake covered, in a preheated moderate oven (375 degrees) for 40 minutes or until heated through.
  • Uncover last 10 minutes for crusty top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 266.9, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 9.1

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