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This Recipe Suits:
Lacto-ovo-vegetarians (eats dairy foods and eggs but no other animal foods) Lacto-vegetarians (eats dairy foods but no other animal foods) People with open diets (no dietary restrictions) Pesco-vegetarians (eats dairy foods, eggs and fish but no other animal foods) Semi-vegetarians (mostly follow a vegetarian diet but eats meat, poultry and fish occasionally)
Total Prep Time: 45 minutes
Serves:4
Description:
Healthy and delicious! I got this recipe from my sis-in-law who made it for her father-in-law who had cancer. Ended up loving it. You will too!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 pound (2 cups) fresh spinach, finely chopped (can also use frozen but make sure spinach is squeezed dry of liquid)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
sprinkle of nutmeg
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup of orzo
Preparation:
1) In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt. Saute until golden. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, just until aromatic. Add the chopped spinach and a pinch of salt, cook until wilted and tender. Add the cheese, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
2) Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a covered pot over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the orzo. Cook 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the orzo and transfer to a bowl. Add spinach mixture; combine.
3) Taste, adding a pinch of salt or another sprinkle of nutmeg if necessary. Serve in a bowl.
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