Recipe courtesy of Lari Luckenbill
Spinach and Basil Orzo
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Cook: 12 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Cook: 12 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1-pound) box orzo
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
Fistful fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 sprigs rosemary leaves removed and chopped
1 lemon wedge, juiced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out
Directions
- Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add orzo and chicken stock, cover and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Add basil and rosemary and cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes until all liquid has evaporated. Turn heat to low add lemon juice and spinach, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute until spinach is heated through. Serve and Enjoy!
