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Orzo with Mushroom and Spinach

Smita
Orzo salad with caramelised mushroom, garlicky spinach, fresh edamame and tangy feta. What could be better folks? This orzo with mushroom and spinach is a perfect lunch, dinner, or picnic side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
  • 2 Cup Spinach Leaves, chopped
  • 1 Cup Chopped Mushroom
  • 2 Cloves Chopped Garlic
  • ⅓ Cup Edmame
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Small Chopped Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese (Vegan or Your choice)
  • Salt for boiling the orzo pasta
  • ½ Tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain and wash the pasta with cold water. Drain again. Mix a few drops of oil into the pasta to prevent sticking.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan.
  • Add chopped garlic, onion, and mushroom till they caramalise.
  • Remove from the pan and keep aside. Saute spinach in the pan till it looks wilted. Add edamame and cook them with spinach.
  • In a serving bowl mix cooked orzo, wilted cooked spinach, caramelised onion, garlic mushroom and edamame.
  • Add crumbled feta, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice .
  • Mix everything together.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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