Spinach With Orzo And Feta Recipes

Spinach with Orzo and Feta image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
1 pound chopped trimmed spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain.
In a large bowl, toss hot spinach and pasta with mint, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Spinach Feta Orzo image

Provided by Elle Meyer

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup orzo pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 green onions, chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach leaves or 10 ounces thawed frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Boil water in a saucepan. Add orzo and boil uncovered for about 8 or 9 minutes.
While the orzo is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, red pepper, and onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add spinach and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
Drain orzo and add to spinach mixture. Toss in lemon juice, salt, and feta cheese. Stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 560, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.1