Recipe
EN

Creamy Spinach and Feta Orzo

A Mediterranean-inspired pasta risotto that stays creamy when stored for later consumption.

Total
17 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Open in lopu

Nutrition

per serving
kcal
385
Protein
14 g
Fat
9 g
Carbs
62 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings
  • Orzo pasta300 g
  • fresh spinach200 g
  • feta cheese150 g
  • vegetable broth800 ml
  • onion150 g
  • lemon zest1 tsp

Method

5 steps
  1. Sauté the finely chopped onion in a pan until translucent.

  2. Add the dry orzo to the pan and toast for 2 minutes.

  3. Gradually add the vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the orzo is cooked and creamy.

  4. Fold in the fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.

  5. Stir in the lemon zest before serving.