SPINACH & FETA ORZO

Mediterranean flavors shine in this quick orzo dish, with creamy feta and fresh spinach ready in 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
- 250 g orzo pasta (9 oz)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 g spinach (5 oz)
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled (3.5 oz)
- Juice of ½ lemon (30 ml / 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook orzo until tender.
- Heat oil, sauté garlic briefly.
- Add spinach, cook until wilted.
- Toss in orzo, lemon juice, and feta.
- Season and serve warm.

HELPFUL COOKING TIPS
1.  Crumble feta at the end to keep its texture.
2.  Stir in lemon juice off the heat to preserve brightness.
3.  Add toasted pine nuts for crunch.
4.  Use baby spinach for quicker wilting.
5.  Chill leftovers for a refreshing pasta salad.

PREP & COOKING TIMES
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING, 4 SERVINGS)
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fat: 15 g

DIETARY TAGS
- Vegetarian
- Mediterranean
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
- Contains dairy (feta)
- Contains gluten (orzo)