Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic (minced)

4 oz sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

4 oz artichoke hearts (chopped)

5 oz fresh spinach

8 oz cooked orzo

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

3 tablespoons capers (drained)

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped artichokes, and fresh spinach. Cook, stirring until the spinach wilts.

To the skillet with sautéed vegetables, add cooked orzo, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and capers. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.

The dish should be salty enough from capers. If it's not, add more salt (or capers), if needed.

Nutrition

• Calories: 271 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Sodium: 333 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 12 g
• Protein: 9 g