Low Fat Spinach with Orzo and Feta

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound orzo
• 1 pound chopped trimmed spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Stir in spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking to wilt. Drain.
2. In a large bowl, toss hot pasta and spinach with mint, feta cheese, lemon juice and olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 329 calories, 8.8 grams fat, 15.6 grams protein,50.4 grams carbohydrates, 7.2 grams fiber