Spinach and Basil Orzo

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (1-pound) box orzo
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• Fistful fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 sprigs rosemary leaves removed and chopped
• 1 lemon wedge, juiced
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 8mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add orzo and chicken stock, cover and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Add basil and rosemary and cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes until all liquid has evaporated. Turn heat to low add lemon juice and spinach, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute until spinach is heated through. Serve and Enjoy!