Caramelized Shallot-Kale Orzo
Simple Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 1½ cups orzo
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 large shallots, sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 6 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until very soft.
- Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kale, in batches if needed, and cook 4 minutes or until wilted. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper until combined. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- Wipe skillet clean. Cook breadcrumbs in 1 Tbsp hot oil in same skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- ⅓ cup olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together spinach and vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
402
|
71
|
473
|
| Fat (g) | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Carb (g) | 49 | 2 | 51 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
