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Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups orzo
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups baby spinach chopped, tightly packed
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a small skillet, spread pine nuts and cook, stirring often, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add water, orzo, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook about 10 minutes or till liquid is absorbed. Stir in spinach, cheese and pine nuts.

Notes

Per Serving: 365 Calories; 14g Fat; 14g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 23mg Cholesterol; 266mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with Caprese Salad (alternate layer of sliced tomato, slice mozzarella and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with fresh ground pepper).
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