Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Orzo Frittata
Mandarin-Spinach Salad
Wine Recommendation
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Ingredients
- 2 oz whole wheat orzo (about ⅓ cup)
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- ¾ cup thinly sliced sweet onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or use 1 tsp dried dill)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring often.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir in orzo.
- Combine eggs, ¼ cup mozzarella, 1 Tbsp Parmesan, dill, salt, and pepper. Pour into skillet; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook 4 to 5 minutes, without stirring, until edges are set. Sprinkle with ¼ cup mozzarella and 1 Tbsp Parmesan. Transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 9 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving; cut into 3 wedges.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
- ¼ cup mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice, drained
- 3 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1½ Tbsp chopped walnuts
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and garlic in a bowl. Add spinach, oranges, cheese, and nuts; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
354
|
133
|
487
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Carb (g) | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 590 | 261 | 851 |
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