Tasty Spinach Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) package uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp margarine
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (8 oz) package crumbled feta (i use 1 with mediterranean herbs , but plain is ok too)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt , to taste
grated parmesan cheese , to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook orzo according to package directions.
While orzo is cooking, heat olive oil and margarine in a saucepan. Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes and saute' 2-3 minutes. Add sunflower seeds, cook for one minute. Add spinach and heat through. Keep spinach mixture warm.
Drain orzo & return to pot. Add spinach mixture, feta, chopped tomato, balsamic vinegar and salt. Mix well.
Serve with grated parmesan to sprinkle on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	264.52 Kcal (1107 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.91g	40%
Cholesterol	3.33mg	1%
Sodium	49.35mg	2%
Potassium	214.3mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.21g	2%
Sugars	1.55g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	9%
Protein	4.2g	8%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	46.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	396.18 Kcal (1659 kJ)
Calories from fat	349.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.81g	40%
Cholesterol	4.99mg	1%
Sodium	73.91mg	2%
Potassium	320.95mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.3g	2%
Sugars	2.32g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.38g	9%
Protein	6.29g	8%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	4%
Iron	1.5mg	6%
Calcium	69.4mg	5%

* 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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