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Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts Recipe

Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil
2 large bunches spinach, leaves only, well washed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups dried orzo pasta

Directions:

Heat a large covered skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and when it is hot, add the spinach with all the water still clinging to its leaves from washing. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and turn the spinach over with tongs. Replace the lid and cook for 2 minutes more. Repeat until all the spinach is wilted and tender. Stir in a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a colander set over a bowl and drain. When cool enough to handle, press down on the spinach to extract as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach coarsely and reserve the juice.
In a large heavy skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the garlic gives off its aroma. Season to taste, stir in the diced tomatoes and the spinach, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally to stop them from sticking, for about 9 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly, shaking the colander to get rid of most of the water, and transfer them to the skillet with the spinach mixture and the reserved spinach juice. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly, taste for seasoning and reheat gently before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.16 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.57g	24%
Cholesterol	3.94mg	1%
Sodium	145.08mg	6%
Potassium	789.63mg	17%
Total Carbs	16.46g	5%
Sugars	2.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.62g	14%
Protein	6.95g	14%
Vitamin C	36.6mg	61%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	118.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.19 Kcal (390 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.56g	24%
Cholesterol	1.66mg	1%
Sodium	61.13mg	6%
Potassium	332.72mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.94g	5%
Sugars	1.16g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.53g	14%
Protein	2.93g	14%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	61%
Iron	1.6mg	21%
Calcium	50.1mg	12%

* 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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