Orzo & Spinach Stuffing Recipe

Name: Orzo & Spinach Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green onion (both white & green parts); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 3/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped green onion (both white & green parts)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup almonds

1
Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
2
Add spinach and sugar; cook 4 minutes or until spinach is heated through.
3
Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in a large saucepan.
4
Add orzo, lemon rind and marjoram.
5
Lower heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in lemon juice, raisins, pine nuts and spinach mixture.
7
Stuff turkey or chicken and roast.
8
Or spoon stuffing into lightly buttered 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
9
Bake covered, in a preheated moderate oven (375 degrees) for 40 minutes or until heated through.
10
Uncover last 10 minutes for crusty top.

476

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped green onion (both white & green parts), 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, and more.

Yes, Orzo & Spinach Stuffing 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.

Orzo & Spinach Stuffing

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