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Spinach Orzo Primavera

Spinach Orzo Primavera - a quick, healthy side dish is as simple as tossing some sautéed vegetables with some cooked orzo. A tasty side in no time.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ medium red onion julienned
  • ½ medium red pepper julienned
  • 2 cups chopped raw spinach
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo to al dente, about 9 minutes in salted boiling water. Strain in a colander.
  2. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large sauté pan. Stir fry the onions and garlic for a minute or two. Add the red peppers and stir fry for an additional minute.
  3. Throw in the cooked orzo, raw spinach, tomatoes, lemon zest and basil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan.