Description
Indulge in this vibrant healthy orzo recipe that perfectly blends nutty orzo pasta with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is visually stunning and guilt-free, offering a hearty meal that’s perfect for meal prep and customization based on pantry staples. Enjoy the delightful mix of textures and flavors that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Boil salted water in a large pot, add orzo, and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until blistered. Incorporate spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooked orzo to the skillet with vegetables; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Add feta and lemon: Remove from heat, crumble feta over the mixture, and squeeze lemon juice on top. Mix gently.
- Serve: Plate your dish and garnish with extra feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg