
Creamy Lemon Orzo with White Beans & Spinach
Silky orzo cooked risotto-style with white beans, baby spinach, and a bright lemon-garlic finish. One-pot comfort.
25 min
Ingredients
- 12 oz Orzo Pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) Cannellini Beans
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 3 ½ cups Vegetable Broth
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir 30 seconds.
- Add orzo and stir 1 minute to lightly toast.
- Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then cook 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender and creamy.
- Stir in white beans, baby spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Cook 1 minute until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories440 kcal
Protein16g
Carbs72g
Fat10g
Fiber8g
Sodium620mg
Sugar4g