Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Best Orzo Dinner Recipe, a perfect blend of creamy orzo, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This quick and easy meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With its vibrant colors and delightful textures, this dish will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing the cherry tomatoes and spinach.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in uncooked orzo and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding seasonal vegetables or swapping proteins (like chicken for shrimp). To keep leftovers moist when reheating, add a splash of broth.