Feta and Spinach Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo
1 tbsp light butter
2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp grated lemon rind
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over mixture; cook 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth; bring to a boil. Add rind, juice, and salt. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until thick.
Combine orzo, spinach, cheese, and shallot mixture; stir until blended.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	198.82 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.83g	14%
Cholesterol	18.84mg	6%
Sodium	736.61mg	31%
Potassium	270.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	25.71g	9%
Sugars	5.83g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	10%
Protein	6.06g	12%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	59.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.31 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.54g	14%
Cholesterol	9.7mg	6%
Sodium	379.05mg	31%
Potassium	139mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.23g	9%
Sugars	3g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	10%
Protein	3.12g	12%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	11%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	30.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.2

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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