ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

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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

1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 teaspoon margarine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup tightly packed chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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

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