
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup of red onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, choppped
- 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 2 (15 oz) cans low sodium cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 5oz package baby spinach, washed
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook; stirring often, until translucent, 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until the orzo is toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth, beans, lemon juice, salt and oregano; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente, about 12 to 14 minutes.
- Stir in spinach. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add feta, basil and lemon zest. Combine thoroughly. Spoon into serving bowl and top with toasted almonds.
Categories
- Dinner
- Lunch
- MHealthy