spinach orzo

This one-pan creamy spinach lemon orzo comes together in just 20 minutes! With fresh spinach, lemon zest, and basil in a creamy sauce, it can be a light, weeknight dinner on it&#39;s own or a super easy side dish!

Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo

unsalted butter

shallot (finely chopped)

garlic (finely chopped)

orzo

white cooking wine (optional)

vegetable stock

thyme

heavy cream

spinach

parmesan cheese

lemon juice

lemon zest

basil (sliced)

salt and pepper (to taste)

In a large skillet or cast iron, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add in the shallot and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and aromatic.

Then add in the dry orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Then add in the white wine to de-glaze the pan and make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.

Stir in the fresh thyme and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Then cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is fully cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Then stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, spinach, basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Garnish with more lemon zest and an extra sprinkle of parmesan!

This creamy spinach orzo is the ultimate comfort food dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This dish tastes similar to a cozy risotto dish, but takes half the time to make!

Creamy Spinach Orzo

olive oil

onion

garlic

vegetable broth

oregano

(add

non-dairy milk (unsweetened)

chickpeas

thyme leaves

cheese

In a large saucepan, begin warming you olive oil over medium heat. Add you diced onion and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened.

Add you orzo and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil for 1 minute then turn down to simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Taste orzo at the end to make sure it&#39;s cooked through.

Turn heat up to medium. Stir in your dried oregano, salt, milk, spinach, parmesan, and chickpeas. Stir continuously for a few minutes to thicken your dish. Cover for a few minutes to simmer and let flavors meld together.

Serve right away. Top with fresh thyme leaves and/or parmesan cheese.

This was SO yum, filling and took so little time. A recipe I will definitely be making again 10/10

So easy to make and absolutely delicious!!!😋😋😋thank you!  Will make again and again💖

This orzo is SO GOOD! Super easy to make too

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