Orzo Spinach Stuffing Food

CREAMY ORZO AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
• Mix parmesan, beaten egg and cream and add to hot orzo.
• The heat will cook the egg mixture.
• Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, sauté until soft.
• Add spinach in batches until wilted.
• Season with red pepper, salt, pepper, stirring.
• Drizzle with a drop of balsamic.
• Top orzo with spinach, serve with additional parmesan if desired.

ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

ORZO & SPINACH STUFFING

Steps:

• Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
• Add spinach and sugar; cook 4 minutes or until spinach is heated through.
• Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in a large saucepan.
• Add orzo, lemon rind and marjoram.
• Lower heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice, raisins, pine nuts and spinach mixture.
• Stuff turkey or chicken and roast.
• Or spoon stuffing into lightly buttered 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Bake covered, in a preheated moderate oven (375 degrees) for 40 minutes or until heated through.
• Uncover last 10 minutes for crusty top.