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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil½cupchopped yellow onion3clovesgarlic, minced4cupsunsalted vegetable broth1 ½cupswhole-wheat orzo½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened3cupscoarsely chopped fresh spinach¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
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Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
½cupchopped yellow onion
3clovesgarlic, minced
4cupsunsalted vegetable broth
1 ½cupswhole-wheat orzo
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
2ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3cupscoarsely chopped fresh spinach
¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
DirectionsHeat oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the onion is slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the broth is almost absorbed and the orzo is al dente, about 10 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add spinach, basil and Parmesan; cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the Parmesan is melted, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional basil and/or Parmesan, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022
Directions
Heat oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the onion is slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the broth is almost absorbed and the orzo is al dente, about 10 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add spinach, basil and Parmesan; cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the Parmesan is melted, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional basil and/or Parmesan, if desired.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)341Calories8gFat54gCarbs12gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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