Italian Sausage and Whole Wheat Orzo Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound turkey sausage
• 1 cup wheat orzo
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup parmigiano reggiano
• 0.25 cup basil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2. 2Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent.
3. 3Crumble the lean turkey sausage into the skillet, cooking until browned.
4. 4Stir in the whole wheat orzo to toast lightly, ensuring the grains are well coated in the mixture.
5. 5Pour in the low sodium chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer, covered, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6Halfway through the orzo cooking, add the halved cherry tomatoes.
7. 7Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts.
8. 8Remove from heat, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and lemon zest.
9. 9Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with more Parmesan and fresh basil to taste.