ORZO WITH SPINACH, FETA AND OLIVES

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Make and share this Orzo With Spinach, Feta and Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces orzo pasta
1 lb spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
10 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package direction. Add spinach for last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  • Place red onion, feta, olives, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl, add orzo and spinach.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if using. Pour over orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.8, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 691, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.6

Omer Skt
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This dish is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Annette Altounian
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I've made this dish several times, and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Reuben
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


isaac ratshitanga
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I love that this dish can be served warm or cold. It's perfect for summer picnics or potlucks.


Keyden
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alex Yoongi Hatake
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice salty flavor.


Riley Sloan
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This dish is easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Ethan Hawkins
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I love the bright flavors in this dish. The lemon and feta really make it pop.


Liladhar paudel
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or parties.


jolanda Scott
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This dish is so versatile. You can add whatever vegetables or protein you like.


The Mordeo
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I added some cooked chicken to this dish, and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Queen Esther
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loved it!


Maxamed Yusuf
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The feta and olives really balanced out the flavor.


Emely sagun
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Fine Sheikh
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of spinach, feta, and olives was perfect, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.