Creamy Asparagus and Spinach Orzotto
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Creamy Asparagus and Spinach Orzotto

Creamy Asparagus and Spinach Orzotto

with Goat Cheese and Almonds

This orzo is silky and flavourful, like a risotto. Topped with asparagus, creamy goat cheese and bright spinach, this orzotto is just what you've been looking for on a rainy spring day!

Tags:
Veggie
•Quick
Allergens:
Wheat
•Milk
•Tree nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

170 g

Orzo

(Contains Wheat)

56 g

Yellow Onion

227 g

Asparagus

28 g

Goat Cheese

(Contains Milk)

113 g

Baby Spinach

2 unit

Garlic, cloves

56 mL

Cream

(Contains Milk)

28 g

Almonds, sliced

(Contains Tree nuts)

1 tbsp

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories650 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein22 g
Cholesterol65 mg
Sodium440 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Medium Pot
•Strainer
•Measuring Cups
•Measuring Spoons
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook orzo
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.

Prep
2

Meanwhile, trim and discard the bottom 1 inch from asparagus, then cut into 1-inch pieces.Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Peel, then cut half the onion into 1/2-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl).Roughly chop spinach.

Toast almonds
3

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!) Transfer to a plate.

Start sauce
4

Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to the same pan (used in step 3), then swirl the pan to melt.Add onions. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3-4 min.Add garlic and sprinkle over Cream Sauce Spice Blend. Cook, until garlic is fragrant and spices cover veggies, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish orzotto
5

Add cream, reserved pasta water, asparagus and half the goat cheese. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 3-4 min.Stir in orzo and spinach. Stir until spinach is wilted, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper.Remove the pan from heat.

Finish and serve
6

Divide asparagus and spinach orzotto between plates. Sprinkle with remaining goat cheese and almonds.