SPINACH ORZO

PREP: 15 MINUTES ----- COOK: 20 MINUTES ----- SERVINGS: 4-6

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 4 cups firmly packed baby spinach leaves, washed with stems removed, or 1 (10 oz) package frozen, chopped spinach
• 2 medium-to-large onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 2 tablespoon butter

1. Cook orzo according to package directions - usually 10-12 minutes with oil and salt.

2. Meanwhile dice onions and saute in butter in large skillet until golden and slightly brown. Add minced garlic to onions.

3. Add spinach, thyme, salt, and pepper to skillet and saute till spinach is wilted.

4. Drain orzo and rinse then transfer to a dish. Stir in spinach mixture and mix well.