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Spinach and orzo (a twist on spanakorizo)

Dimitra's Dishes · 4 min video

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Thinly slice and finely chop one medium onion.
  • 1 whole medium onion
  • olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves
Cook the onion in a skillet over medium heat with plenty of olive oil until soft, about eight minutes; stir in six grated garlic cloves until fragrant.
  • 1 lb baby spinach
  • salt
  • black pepper
Add one pound of baby spinach and cook it down with salt and black pepper.
Wilting the spinach
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 2 cup broth
Add half a cup of orzo, salt and pepper, and two cups of broth or water; bring to a boil.
  • ½ cup water
Lower to a steady simmer and cook about 12 minutes, adding more liquid if it evaporates too fast, until the orzo is al dente and still saucy.
  • 1 whole lemon
  • dried dill
  • dried mint
Add the juice of a lemon, dried dill and a pinch of dried mint; mix and turn off the heat.
Keeping it saucy; lemon and herbs
  • feta cheese
Cover and let steam about five minutes; serve topped with more lemon juice and feta.
Steaming covered and serving