One Pan Orzo with Spinach and Feta

A big pan of orzo with spinach and feta.

4.59 from 12 votes

One Pan Orzo with Spinach and Feta

One Pan Orzo with Spinach and Feta is a great addition to your regular meal rotation. It is a delicious meatless main and also a one-pan wonder, and who doesn't love less cleanup at the end of a day?

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Canadian, Mediterranean

Keyword: one pan orzo with spinach and feta, one pan meal, one pot meat, Greek dish, spanakopita, orzo, meatless main, side dish, spinach, feta, pasta

Servings: servings

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Donna Poirier

Equipment

3.5-quart braiser
wooden spoon/spatula
measuring cups

Ingredients

¼ cup salted butter
¾ cup shallots finely diced
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 cup orzo
2½ cups unsalted chicken broth
6 ounces/6 cups loosely packed baby spinach coarsely chopped
3 ounces/¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Cook shallots. Heat a 3.5-quart braiser (or non-stick 12-inch skillet) over medium-high heat for one minute. Add the butter, melt, add the shallots, salt, and chili flakes. Sauté 3-5 minutes or until the shallots are soft.
¼ cup salted butter, ¾ cup shallots, ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Add orzo. Lower the heat and to the skillet, add the orzo and sauté, moving it around the pan to lightly toast it for 2-3 minutes.
1 cup orzo
Add broth. Add the chicken broth, stir, and increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer on low heat for 10-14 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo is al dente and the water is almost completely absorbed.
2½ cups unsalted chicken broth
Add spinach. Off the heat, add the spinach and stir well to incorporate (it will wilt and cook with the residual heat from the pasta).
6 ounces/6 cups loosely packed baby spinach
Add feta. Add the feta and gently stir to incorporate. Serve this one-pot meal as a hearty side dish or a meatless main. It also makes a perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken.
3 ounces/¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Notes

This dish serves 4 people as a main dish and serves 6-8 people if serving as a side dish.

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