Green Orzo
📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides Green Orzo is a vibrant and tender pasta side dish featuring fresh spinach, garlic, and herbs. It is easily prepared in a saucepan and can be served hot or at room temperature.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 20 mins | None | 2 or 3 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Small heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Small pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 T | Butter | None |
| 1/4 C | Onion | Diced |
| 3/4 C | Orzo | None |
| 2 C | Chicken Broth | None |
| 1 T | Olive Oil | None |
| 1 T | Garlic | Minced |
| 2 T | Parsley | Minced |
| 2 T | Green Onion | Minced |
| 1 C | Fresh Spinach Leaves | Packed roughly chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Cooking the Orzo
- Melt the 1 T butter with the 1/4 C onion in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the onion softens, about 2-3 mins.
- Add the 3/4 C orzo and stir to coat the grains.
- Add the 2 C chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook the orzo, partially covered, until just tender, about 15 mins.
Step 2: Preparing the Green Mixture
- Meanwhile, heat the 1 T olive oil in a small pan.
- Add 1 T garlic, 2 T parsley, and 2 T green onion and stir only until the green onion wilts.
- Add 1 C packed roughly chopped fresh spinach leaves and stir until it barely wilts.
Step 3: Combining and Serving
- Just before serving, fold the spinach mixture into the orzo.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot or at room temperature.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
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