Best Spinach With Orzo And Feta Recipes

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SPINACH WITH ORZO AND FETA



Spinach with Orzo and Feta image

The classic combination of spinach and feta cheese pair well with orzo (rice-shaped pasta).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
1 pound chopped trimmed spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss hot spinach and pasta with mint, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

SPINACH FETA ORZO



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This is a tasty side dish that's also healthy and low in calories. It's one of the recipes in my book, Living the Thin Life.

Provided by Elle Meyer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup orzo pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 green onions, chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach leaves or 10 ounces thawed frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Boil water in a saucepan. Add orzo and boil uncovered for about 8 or 9 minutes.
  • While the orzo is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, red pepper, and onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Drain orzo and add to spinach mixture. Toss in lemon juice, salt, and feta cheese. Stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 560, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.1

SPINACH WITH ORZO AND FETA



Spinach with Orzo and Feta image

Categories     Feta     Spinach     Orzo

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/2 pound orzo
1 pound spinach, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Stir in the spinach until wilted. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss the hot spinach and orzo with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

SPINACH FETA ORZO



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Orzo at first glance looks a lot like rice, but it's actually very small grains of pasta. It cooks quickly, so this recipe comes together fast; a good side dish when making a 30 minute meal.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orzo pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
7 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion and saute‚ for 5 minutes or until softened, but not browned.
  • Add the spinach and saute for 3 more minutes.
  • Toss the onion and spinach mixture with the hot orzo.
  • Add the feta cheese, chopped dill and ground pepper and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD



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A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate.

Provided by Christine R.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
½ pound crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ORZO SALAD WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Make and share this Orzo Salad With Spinach and Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb orzo pasta, cooked until al dente and cooled
15 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
6 ounces feta cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. Slowly add olive oil until it begins to thicken and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl toss pasta, olives, onions, celery, spinach, nuts, and feta cheese until fully combined.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are covered. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Tip: toast pine nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven or in a non stick sauté pan over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn.

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