ORZO WITH SPINACH, FETA AND OLIVES

Orzo With Spinach, Feta and Olives image

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces orzo pasta
1 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
10 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package direction. Add spinach for last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
Place red onion, feta, olives, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl, add orzo and spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. Pour over orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.8, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 691, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.6