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Creamy Lemon Orzo with Greens Creamy Lemon Orzo with Greens
Creamy Lemon Orzo with Greens
Creamy Lemon Orzo with Greens
This healthy, one-pot pasta recipe features creamy orzo, greens and a dash of lemon juice to brighten the dish!
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Creamy Lemon Orzo with Greens
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Calories240
Ingredients
1 bunch collard, mustard or turnip greens
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup orzo, uncooked
1 small lemon, juice and zest
feta cheese, for garnish
Directions
  1. Wash the greens, and pat dry.
  2. Cut each leaf to remove the thick portion of the center stem.
  3. Discard stems. Slice the leaves.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add the oil and greens.
  6. Reduce heat to medium.
  7. Sauté the greens for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the garlic. Sauté for 1 more minute.
  9. Add the broth, cream, salt and pepper.
  10. Bring to a simmer. Add the orzo.
  11. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  12. Turn off the heat.
  13. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  14. Top with feta cheese before serving.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
240
Calories

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Makes 4 servings
1 bunch collard, mustard or turnip greens
Fresh Turnip Greens
Fresh Turnip Greens - 1 Each
$1.49
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 17 Fluid ounce
$9.99 was $11.49$0.59/fl oz
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Fresh Garlic Bulb
Fresh Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
$0.79
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Brookshire's Chicken Broth
Brookshire's Chicken Broth - 32 Ounce
$2.39 was $2.69$0.07/oz
1/2 cup heavy cream
Brookshire's Whipping Cream, Heavy
Brookshire's Whipping Cream, Heavy - 1 Quart
$6.49$6.49/qt
1/4 tsp salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt - 26 Ounce
$0.99$0.04/oz
1/4 tsp black pepper
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground - 3.1 Ounce
$3.59 was $3.99$1.16/oz
1 cup orzo, uncooked
DeLallo Artisanal Pasta, Orzo, No. 65 Cut
DeLallo Artisanal Pasta, Orzo, No. 65 Cut - 16 Ounce
$3.49$0.22/oz
1 small lemon, juice and zest
Fresh Lemon
Fresh Lemon - 1 Each
$0.89
feta cheese, for garnish
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Directions

  1. Wash the greens, and pat dry.
  2. Cut each leaf to remove the thick portion of the center stem.
  3. Discard stems. Slice the leaves.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add the oil and greens.
  6. Reduce heat to medium.
  7. Sauté the greens for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the garlic. Sauté for 1 more minute.
  9. Add the broth, cream, salt and pepper.
  10. Bring to a simmer. Add the orzo.
  11. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  12. Turn off the heat.
  13. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
  14. Top with feta cheese before serving.