Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes

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Total Time:
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Directions

Pile spinach leaves in stacks 1 on top of the other. Thinly slice stacks of leaves to make spinach confetti. Pile shredded spinach into the bottom of a medium sized mixing bowl. Halve grape or cherry tomatoes with a paring knife and add them to the mixing bowl. Add the zest of 2 lemons to the bowl and save the lemons in the refrigerator to juice for another recipe. Add hot cooked and drained orzo pasta to the mixing bowl. The heat of the pasta will wilt the spinach and warm the tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl and get the juices flowing from veggies. The heat of the pasta will also release the flavor and oils in the lemon zest. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta and toss to combine the veggies and orzo. Add basil and salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste your orzo to adjust seasonings and serve.

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  • on June 14, 2012

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    I used about 9 ounces of baby spinach and I added 1/4 cup feta cheese and about a Tbsp of balsamic vinegar. It was soooooo tasty. I bet it would be awesome with some grilled shrimp.

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  • on March 14, 2012

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    This is wonderful. I served it at a church function and didn't even get a taste. Glad I had a taste before leaving the house. Can't wait to serve it to my family.

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  • on March 12, 2012

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    This is my ultimate BBQ side dish or potluck dish. I usually double to orzo, tomatoes, olive oil and lemons. My husband is not big on the spinach. It is quick and it is easy. My husband also loves pepper so I put pepper in it. I like making a big portion because the leftovers becomes my lunch for the next few days. Awesome cold with tuna.

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