Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo

Name: Creamy Spinach Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 cup orzo; 1/2 cup white cooking wine (optional); 2 cups vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 cups fresh spinach (substitute 1 cup frozen spinach); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh basil (sliced); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This one-pan creamy spinach lemon orzo comes together in just 20 minutes! With fresh spinach, lemon zest, and basil in a creamy sauce, it can be a light, weeknight dinner on it's own or a super easy side dish!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:54 GMT