Spinach with Orzo and Feta
A delicious way to combine spinach with pasta for a great side dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1⅓ cups dry orzo pasta
- 16 ounces spinach, trimmed and chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Stir in the spinach until wilted. Drain.
- In a large bowl, toss the hot spinach and orzo with the mint leaves, feta cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10952IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 4mg