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 Time10minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time25minutes
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
1 ½cupsorzo pasta
4tbspolive oil
2tbspminced garlic
½medium red onionjulienned
½medium red pepperjulienned
2cupschopped raw spinach
1large tomato diced
Salt and pepper to season
1tsplemon zest finely chopped
2tbspchopped basil
Instructions
Cook the orzo to al dente, about 9 minutes in salted boiling water. Strain in a colander.
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.
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.