Italian Spinach, White Beans, and Orzo
Tender orzo pasta with fresh spinach, white beans, and a sun-dried tomato mixture topped with fresh basil
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- ½ cup mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1 ½ Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup canned great northern beans
- 6 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes cut into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp banana pepper slices drained
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cup spaghetti sauce
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup basil thinly sliced
Instructions
- In sauté pan or stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add celery, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add beans, spinach, sun-dried tomato, banana pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add spaghetti sauce and broth. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While vegetable mixture is simmering, in a saucepan over high heat, bring water to boil. Add orzo, stir, and return to a boil.
- Boil until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, and drain well and place in large serving dish.
- Pour spinach and bean mixture on top and garnish with basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 3.5gSodium: 560mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.