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Elegant Orzo with Wilted Spinach and Pine Nuts
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Elegant Orzo with Wilted Spinach and Pine Nuts

12 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 8 servings openrecipes
Elegant Orzo with Wilted Spinach and Pine Nuts

"Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

570
Calories
14g
Protein
54g
Fat
12g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
  • 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 fresh tomato, chopped
  • salt to taste

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