Lemon and Spinach Orzotto

Crispy Broccoli with Garlic
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) pkg diced onions
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups whole wheat orzo
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 (32-oz) carton vegetable broth
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ½ tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes.
  2. Add orzo; cook 2 minutes or until toasted. Stir in wine; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  3. Add 1 cup broth, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, cooking until orzo is tender (about 12 minutes). Stir in spinach, lemon rind, juice, salt, pepper, and cheese.
  4. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp oil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  •  2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets, coarsely chopped

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  2. Bake 20 minutes or until edges are browned and crisp.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
342
97
439
Fat (g) 11 7 18
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 11 4 15
Carb (g) 47 7 54
Fiber (g) 10 3 13
Sodium (mg) 714 127 841

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