Orzo & Spinach Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion (both white & green parts)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and sugar; cook 4 minutes or until spinach is heated through.
  3. Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in a large saucepan.
  4. Add orzo, lemon rind and marjoram.
  5. Lower heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, raisins, pine nuts and spinach mixture.
  7. Stuff turkey or chicken and roast.
  8. Or spoon stuffing into lightly buttered 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
  9. Bake covered, in a preheated moderate oven (375 degrees) for 40 minutes or until heated through.
  10. Uncover last 10 minutes for crusty top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.8g 24% DV
Total Fat 41g 53% DV
Carbs 83.2g 30% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 25.6g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 305.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 962mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 55.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 28.2mg 31% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 572mg 44% DV
Iron 23.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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