Best Orzo Dinner Recipe
Indulge in a comforting bowl of the Best Orzo Dinner Recipe, where creamy orzo pasta meets fresh vegetables and savory Parmesan. This delightful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, enveloping your taste buds with rich flavors and inviting aromas. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in vegetable broth, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer for about five minutes.
- 4. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about two minutes).
- 5. Add cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well and cooking together for another two minutes.
- 6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 7. Serve warm, garnished with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg