Garden Orzo Risotto
Recipe information
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Garden Orzo Risotto

1. 1 small zucchini, chopped -
2. 1 shallot, chopped -
3. 2 tablespoons olive oil -
4. 2 garlic cloves, minced -
5. 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta -
6. 2 cups vegetable broth -
7. 1 cup 2% milk -
8. 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach -
9. 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped -
10. 1/4 cup minced fresh basil -
11. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese -
12. Salt and pepper to taste -

How to cook deliciously - Garden Orzo Risotto

1. Stage

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute zucchini and shallot in oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the orzo, broth and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

2. Stage

Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and basil; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.