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Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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1 lb spinach, washed, dried, stems removed
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 lemons , zested
1 1/2 cups orzo, cooked to al dente
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the bowl
24 basil leaves , torn or thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Directions:

Pile spinach leaves in stacks 1 on top of the other. Thinly slice stacks of leaves to make spinach confetti. Pile shredded spinach into the bottom of a medium sized mixing bowl. Halve grape or cherry tomatoes with a paring knife and add them to the mixing bowl. Add the zest of 2 lemons to the bowl and save the lemons in the refrigerator to juice for another recipe. Add hot cooked and drained orzo pasta to the mixing bowl. The heat of the pasta will wilt the spinach and warm the tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl and get the juices flowing from veggies. The heat of the pasta will also release the flavor and oils in the lemon zest. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta and toss to combine the veggies and orzo. Add basil and salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste your orzo to adjust seasonings and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	592.87 Kcal (2482 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.32g	17%
Cholesterol	4.44mg	1%
Sodium	102.84mg	4%
Potassium	612.74mg	13%
Total Carbs	106.2g	35%
Sugars	13.41g	54%
Dietary Fiber	14.75g	59%
Protein	18.24g	36%
Vitamin C	17.7mg	30%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	85mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.9 Kcal (875 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	17%
Cholesterol	1.56mg	1%
Sodium	36.24mg	4%
Potassium	215.91mg	13%
Total Carbs	37.42g	35%
Sugars	4.72g	54%
Dietary Fiber	5.2g	59%
Protein	6.43g	36%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	30%
Iron	0.9mg	15%
Calcium	30mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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