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Who doesn’t like orzo? This little fella is a good source of
healthy carbohydrates and dietary fiber. No wonder this dish is a super-healthy when combined with greens. You will never feel DOWN if you scroll DOWN and start preparing this recipe right away!
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp Kosher salt
1 ¼ cups celery
½ cup shallots
¼ cup garlic
8 cups vegetable broth
3 cups broccoli
3 cups sliced spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup orzo pasta
basil pesto
1
In a saucepot, heat olive oil on medium. Add salt, celery, shallots, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring.
2
Add broth and broccoli. Heat to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until starches and veggies are softened.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in basil pesto to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 360mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp Kosher salt
1 ¼ cups celery
½ cup shallots
¼ cup garlic
8 cups vegetable broth
3 cups broccoli
3 cups sliced spinach
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup orzo pasta
basil pesto
Directions
1
In a saucepot, heat olive oil on medium. Add salt, celery, shallots, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring.
2
Add broth and broccoli. Heat to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until starches and veggies are softened.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in basil pesto to taste.
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