Description
Looking for the best One-Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spinach recipe This quick easy and simple dish delivers creamy comfort with bright lemon flavor and tender spinach making it a healthy meal idea for busy weeknights cozy dinners and casual gatherings Perfect for one pot cooking meal prep and vegetarian friendly events this recipe is satisfying flavorful and easy to save for your next comforting homemade dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add 1 cup orzo and toast for 1 minute stirring constantly
- Pour in 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes stirring often until orzo is tender
- Lower heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and fresh spinach allowing spinach to wilt
- Add lemon juice lemon zest Parmesan cheese salt and pepper then stir until creamy and serve warm
Notes
- Stir often to prevent sticking
- Add broth if orzo thickens too much
- Finish with lemon for best flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg