Orzo With Wilted Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups orzo pasta, cooked per package directions
1 shallot, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
8 -16 oz fresh spinach
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
salt and pepper
1 -2 tbsp pine nuts
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated

Directions:

Cook orzo using package directions and drain.
Meanwhile saute shallot and garlic in olive oil in large skillet until softened.
Stir in orzo and sun dried tomatoes. Gradually add spinach, you may have to do this in batches until it fits. Cook just until spinach is wilted. Do not overcook. Season to taste.
Top with pine nuts and cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.27 Kcal (1353 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.12g	28%
Cholesterol	26.03mg	9%
Sodium	629.08mg	26%
Potassium	739.48mg	16%
Total Carbs	24.75g	8%
Sugars	5.64g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.05g	16%
Protein	18.29g	37%
Vitamin C	26.9mg	45%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	447mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.03 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.79g	28%
Cholesterol	9.74mg	9%
Sodium	235.52mg	26%
Potassium	276.85mg	16%
Total Carbs	9.27g	8%
Sugars	2.11g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	16%
Protein	6.85g	37%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	45%
Iron	1.2mg	18%
Calcium	167.3mg	45%

* 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

7.2

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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