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Lemon Orzo with Spinach
Lemon Orzo with Spinach is an amazing side dish or main meal. Tender orzo, fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, parmesan & lemon combine perfectly.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings:
6
Calories:
200.7
kcal
Author:
Taryn
Ingredients
½
lb
orzo
cooked
1
cup
grape tomatoes
halved
2
cup
fresh spinach
chopped
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
pepper
zest of one lemon
½
cup
shredded parmesan
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
First, cook the orzo al dente according to the pacakge instructions. Drain well and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil, then add tomatoes, spinach, and cooked orzo.
Stir and saute for about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Once the pasta and tomatoes are hot, and the spinach is wilted, add the lemon zest and shredded parmesan. Stir well then serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
200.7
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
8.4
g
|
Fat:
5.1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1.8
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.4
g
|
Cholesterol:
5.7
mg
|
Sodium:
534.1
mg
|
Potassium:
204.2
mg
|
Fiber:
1.6
g
|
Sugar:
1.7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1125.1
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8.5
mg
|
Calcium:
120.2
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg