Lemon Orzo With Baby Spinach And Feta Recipe

Name: Lemon Orzo With Baby Spinach And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried orzo pasta (500 mL); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (50 mL); 3 onions, sliced (med.-large in size); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups sliced green onions (500 mL); 2 cups feta cheese, cubed (500 mL); 2 cups Baby Spinach (500 mL); 1/2 cup olive oil (125 mL); 4 lemons, zest of; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon salt (2 mL); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1mL)

Servings: persons

2 cups dried orzo pasta (500 mL)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (50 mL)
3 onions, sliced (med.-large in size)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced green onions (500 mL)
2 cups feta cheese, cubed (500 mL)
2 cups Baby Spinach (500 mL)
1/2 cup olive oil (125 mL)
4 lemons, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (2 mL)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (1mL)

1
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Reserve.
2
Heat a large heavy bottomed, wide-surfaced saute pan, until very hot.
3
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add vegetable oil and sliced onions. Cook onions on high for about 10 minutes, adding up to 1 tablespoon more oil if pan becomes dry. Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic and continue to cook for another 20 minutes until golden.
4
In a large bowl, combine reserved orzo with green onions, feta cheese, baby spinach, mint, olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to mix. Add caramelized onion and garlic mixture.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Can be made 2 days in advance. Keep refrigerated until serving.

1378

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried orzo pasta (500 mL), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (50 mL), 3 onions, sliced (med.-large in size), 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Orzo With Baby Spinach And Feta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Orzo With Baby Spinach And Feta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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