Orzo with Spinach

🛒 Ingredients

• Orzo pasta 75 g · 270 kcal
• Fresh spinach 150 g · 35 kcal
• Olive oil 15 g · 120 kcal
• Garlic 6 g · 9 kcal
• Vegetable broth 150 g · 15 kcal
• Lemon juice 15 g · 4 kcal
• Grated Parmesan cheese 15 g · 60 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in the cooked orzo, vegetable broth, and lemon juice. Heat through, allowing the orzo to absorb some of the liquid, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.