Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups vegetable broth
10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast orzo for 2-3 minutes until golden. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in oregano, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender (reserve a bit of liquid if needed). Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Remove from heat, fold in feta and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning and toss with lemon juice.
Notes
Toast orzo first for optimal flavor
Use fresh spinach for vibrant color
Leftovers freeze well in an airtight container
Feta can be omitted for a vegan version using nutritional yeast for tang
Skip feta and lemon zest for a lower-sodium option
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2/3 cup (140g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
