ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA
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
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.
ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT
Orzo is a Greek pasta shaped like grains of rice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and lemon zest, and saute until translucent.
- Add peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if shallots brown before peas are tender.
- Add cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in mint.
ORZO WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
I came up with this recipe when my son was a toddler. He was a very picky eater and this was one of the few things he would actually eat. To this day I still make it often, he still asks for it; he's 9 now. If you don't have peas and carrots on hand, just use peas!
Provided by Cooking Queen
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan cook the orzo for about 8 minutes or al dente. After about 5 or 6 minutes of the orzo cooking; add to the orzo the peas and carrots to cook. When orzo, peas and carrots are done; drain well. Return to the saucepan add butter, parmesan cheese stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 100, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.2
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