Description
Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo is a quick and easy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, using only one pan. It makes a fantastic meatless main course or a side dish with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 8 oz cooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Sauté: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped artichokes, and fresh spinach. Cook, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Combine: To the skillet with sautéed vegetables, add cooked orzo, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and capers. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Season: The dish should be salty enough from capers. If it’s not, add more salt (or capers), if needed.
Notes
Orzo can be cooked in the same skillet as the vegetables to maintain a one-pan meal. For a gluten-free alternative, long-grain rice or gluten-free orzo can be used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 333 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spinach orzo, sun-dried tomato orzo