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

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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