Spinach Orzo
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:11pm

Ingredients




10 ounces Fresh spinach, stems removed
2 tablespoons Olive oil
3 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
teaspoon Salt
2 cans Vegetable broth, (29 oz. in all)
3 cups Water
cup Orzo, (rice shaped pasta)]

Preparation

1 Rinse spinach leaves well with cold water and toss in colander to remove all but the water that clings to the leaves; set spinach aside. 2 In large skillet, heat oil over-medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until it begins to turn golden. Add drained spinach and the salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside. 3 In 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling over high heat. Add orzo; return to boiling and cook until tender-about 10 minutes. 4 Meanwhile, in food processor fitted with chopping blade or in blender, process spinach mixture until finely chopped. Drain orzo; place in large serving bowl. Stir in spinach mixture until well combined and serve. 5 NOTES : Serve this simple saute as an accompaniment to raosted poultry or broiled seafood.