Lemon Orzo with Fresh Spinach
2018-03-09 16:01:16
Yields 6
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
319g
Yields
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564
Calories from Fat 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g
40%
Saturated Fat 10g
48%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 1249mg
52%
Total Carbohydrates 66g
22%
Dietary Fiber 6g
26%
Sugars 8g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A
202%
Vitamin C
78%
Calcium
41%
Iron
28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dry orzo
- 3-4 cups fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons finely minced shallots
- 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt.
- Drain well. Return orzo to cooking pot and stir in spinach, allowing it to wilt.
- Add the oil and stir. Add the shallots, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, black pepper and feta cheese.
- Gently stir to combine and serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Created by 
Darlene Zimmerman, MS, RD, for Heart Smart and tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. 174 calories (21% from fat), 4 grams fat (2 grams sat. fat, 0 grams trans fat), 28 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein, 170 mg sodium, 7 mg cholesterol, 52 mg calcium, 2 grams fiber. Food exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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