Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup orzo pasta
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½ cup diced onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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½ cup white rice
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1 cup chopped spinach
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½ cup chopped Bulgarian feta cheese
Directions
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir orzo in melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add broth and rice to orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Tips
You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version, which tends to be very dry.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 295 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 41g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 295 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 740mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 120mg | 9% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 153mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
