Orzo with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Name: Orzo with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup orzo pasta; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small celery rib, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup spinach leaves, cleaned,packed,and chopped; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated; fresh ground pepper

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Recipe by ilenek

A good alternative to rice, and a nice side dish, especially with chicken or fish.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

cup orzo pasta
2

teaspoons olive oil
1

small onion, chopped
1

small celery rib, chopped
1

clove garlic, minced
1

cup spinach leaves, cleaned,packed,and chopped
¹⁄₄

cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₂

tablespoon red wine vinegar
¹⁄₄

cup asiago cheese, grated
fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook the orzo according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat a nonstick saucepan.
Add the olive oil, then add the onion, celery, and garlic.
Saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, half the broth, and the vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Stir in the orzo, cheese, the remaining broth, and the pepper.

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