Spinach orzo

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked orzo
• 8 ounces coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• 4 ounces of feta cheese
• 1 small can mandarin oranges
• bunch of slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1.Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo and cook for 10 minutes.

2.Combine orzo, spinach, feta and almonds in a large bowl.

3.Combine oil, lemon rind, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl and pour over pasta mixture.

4.Toss well to coat. Add mandarin oranges, mix and serve.