Creamy Spinach Orzo

This Creamy Spinach Orzo makes a perfect side dish or even a full meal. It’s cheesy, creamy, and kids are crazy about it. Ready in 15 minutes!

Ingredients:
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup Parmesan cheese
4 oz. roughly chopped baby spinach
½ tsp. salt or to taste
½ tsp. pepper or to taste

Instructions:
Combine the vegetable broth and milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the Parmesan and spinach. Keep cooking for about 3 minutes, until the spinach wilts down.
Taste the orzo. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir, and remove from heat. Serve.

Notes, Helpful Tips & Tricks:
– Use a non-stick pot. Because this recipe requires milk, orzo pasta may stick to the bottom of the pan if it’s not stirred frequently.
– Adjust seasonings to taste. Because I don’t know how salty your vegetable broth is, I recommend adding salt in the final step, after you have tasted the dish. This way, you won’t end up with over-salted orzo.
– Add extra vegetables. You can also add some peas, carrots, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, or mushrooms to this dish.
– Use fresh herbs. Fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro would add a nice flavor and extra nutrients to the dish.

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