Orzo with spinach & cherry tomatoes
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 400g orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 celery heart, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 x 400g cans cherry tomato
- 250g baby spinach
- 10 black olives, halved
- small handful dill, chopped
- small handful mint, chopped
Method
- STEP 1
Cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and toss with half the olive oil.
- STEP 2
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large sauté pan. Add the celery, onion and some seasoning, and cook for 8 mins until soft. Add the garlic, cook for 1 min, then tip in the cherry tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins. Add the spinach, cover with a lid to wilt the leaves, then add the orzo, olives, dill and mint. Season and serve.
