High-Fiber Spinach and Artichoke Orzo
This high-fiber spinach and artichoke orzo turns the beloved flavor profile of the classic dip into a complete, nourishing, weeknight-friendly one-pan meal. It’s comforting without being heavy, incredibly easy to make,, and packed with fiber-rich ingredients that actually leave you feeling satisfied instead of sluggish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ white or yellow onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 8 oz spinach
- 12 oz cauliflower rice (about ½ head of cauliflower if you are making the cauliflower rice on your own)
- 1 (15oz) can of white beans drained and rinsed (I like cannellini, great norther, or navy beans best)
- 2 (15oz) cans artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 1 ½ cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Build the flavor base: Heat the olive oil in a large pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Soften the vegetables: Add the spinach and cauliflower rice to the pan and stir until the spinach begins to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Cook the orzo: Stir in the white beans, chopped artichoke hearts, and orzo. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the kosher salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well, bring to a boil, then use the back of a spatula to gently flatten the mixture so the orzo is mostly submerged. Cover, reduce to medium-low, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring once, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with cheese: Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1331mgPotassium: 542mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3746IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 2mg
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