We have been house hunting like crazy here in the DFW area. The houses are selling like hot cakes! Just when we think we found “the one” it is under contract… It’s so frustrating! So house hunting has become a full time job for me.  I am a woman on a mission to find the perfect home! Wish me luck 🙂

Now onto the spinach orzo… Since we have been house hunting day and night I needed quick and easy dinners. This spinach orzo it exactly that! It seriously takes 10 minutes to make.

I only used spinach leaves, but you could easily add any veggies you like. This is a great cleaning out the fridge recipe!

Recipe from Damn Delicious

Spinach Orzo

2014-04-14 18:15:52

Serves 6

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Total Time

15 min

Total Time

15 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

80g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

Calories from Fat 46

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g

8%

Saturated Fat 2g

9%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 8mg

3%

Sodium 165mg

7%

Total Carbohydrates 12g

4%

Dietary Fiber 1g

3%

Sugars 3g

Protein 6g

Vitamin A

17%

Vitamin C

5%

Calcium

15%

Iron

3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup orzo, cooked
2. 1 tablespoon oil
3. 1 small onion, diced
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. Salt and pepper
6. Pinch of nutmeg
7. 1 tablespoon flour
8. 1 cup milk (I used almond)
9. 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
10. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sauté for 1 more minute.
3. Add flour and cook until light brown about 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a low simmer until thickened.
5. Add chopped spinach to sauce and cook until wilted. Next add cooked orzo and parmesan cheese.

By Kim's Healthy Eats

Adapted from Damn Delicious

Adapted from Damn Delicious

Kim's Healthy Eats http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/