Spinach orzo is such a simple and quick dish. Perfect for those who love quick dishes like me. These noodles are an absolute comfort food. Whether it’s a hearty dish like this or a classic pasta salad, orzo can do it all. What I especially like about them is that they can be eaten with a spoon.
Why you should try this spinach orzo
This spinach orzo is…
- vegan
- easy to make
- quickly done
- a delight
- perfect for those who love spinach
- milk and egg free
- a great lunch or dinner
- made of few ingredients
Ingredients for spinach orzo
- orzo pasta
- frozen or fresh spinach
- small onion
- garlic
- nutmeg
- oat cream
- soy sauce
- salt
- pepper
- tahin
Preparation
Step 1: Cook the Orzo pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
Step 2: Peel the onion and garlic. Cut the onion into small cubes. Press the garlic.
Step 3: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the sunflower oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Add the frozen spinach to the pan and let it thaw in the pan, stirring occasionally. Stir in the oat cream, nutmeg, salt, soy sauce and pepper.
Step 5: Drain the cooked Orzo noodles and add them to the pan. Let everything cook in the pan for a few minutes. Season again if necessary. Add more oat cream if needed.
Finally, mix in the tahini, garnish with yeast flakes and enjoy. Enjoy your meal!
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Creamy spinach orzo | quick & delicious
Ingredients
- 250 gr orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 300 gr frozen spinach or fresh spinach
- 1 small onion ca. 50 gr
- 2 garlic cloves
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 100 ml Hafersahne
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp tahin
optional
- Hefeflocken
Instructions
- Cook Orzo pasta according to package directions.
- Peel the onion and garlic. Cut the onion into small pieces. Press garlic with the help of a garlic press.
- Preheat a medium frying pan over medium heat and add sunflower oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for approx. 1-2 min. stirring occasionally.
- Add the frozen spinach to the pan and let it thaw while stirring regularly. Then stir in the oat cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper and soy sauce.
- Drain the cooked orzo noodles and add them to the pan. Let everything cook together in the pan for a few minutes. If necessary, season and add more oat cream.
- Finally, mix in tahini and optionally add or garnish with yeast flakes. Enjoy your meal!
