Best Orzo With Spinach And Tomatoes Recipes

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ORZO WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES AND LEMON



Orzo With Spinach, Tomatoes and Lemon image

An easy orzo side dish to serve with grilled fish or chicken. Or just serve it as is for a simple, light pasta salad.

Provided by Slash Chef

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo pasta
1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook Orzo according to package directions, until just al dente.
  • Mince garlic, add to lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil into lemon juice mixture.
  • Drain orzo, place in large bowl.
  • Add spinach leaves and cherry tomaotes to orzo, toss.
  • Add olive oil/lemon juice dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later.

ORZO WITH SPINACH & CHERRY TOMATOES



Orzo with spinach & cherry tomatoes image

A tiny rice-shaped variety of pasta makes this dish almost like risotto. It's quick, healthy, filling and suitable for vegetarians

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g orzo pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 celery heart, chopped
1 red onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , chopped
2 x 400g cans cherry tomato
250g baby spinach
10 black olives , halved
small handful dill , chopped
small handful mint , chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and toss with half the olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large sauté pan. Add the celery, onion and some seasoning, and cook for 8 mins until soft. Add the garlic, cook for 1 min, then tip in the cherry tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins. Add the spinach, cover with a lid to wilt the leaves, then add the orzo, olives, dill and mint. Season and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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