Description
One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo is a vibrant, comforting dish that blends creamy orzo with tender white beans, fresh spinach, and the rich flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 8-10 minutes until most liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in fresh spinach and drained white beans, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (around 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg