Spinach Orzo

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 small)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (6 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. cook garlic, onion and carrot in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrot and onion are tender.
• 2 stir in broth, orzo and spinach.
• 3 heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until broth is absorbed.
• 4 stir in salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and basil before serving.