Quick Meal Idea of the Day: Spinach Orzo Recipe

February 5, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Quick Meal Ideas at 8:35 am | Comments »

A happy good Monday morning to you all! Well, the Super Bowl is over & now my husband is going to have to find another sport to occupy his mind, March Madness isn’t too far off I suppose.

As I mentioned earlier, I am dedicating the month of February for quick meal ideas, to give us all a little more balance. Today we have this fabulous Spinach Orzo recipe, which from start to finish takes just about 30 minutes. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
4 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (12 ounces)
3 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

What’s Next:

Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and carrot in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender.

Stir in broth, pasta and spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients before serving.

Eat well & Laugh often!

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