One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat orzo
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup beans
• 2 cups spinach
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup basil

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. 3Stir in the whole wheat orzo, ensuring the grains are well coated with oil.
4. 4Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5. 5Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Add the white beans and sun-dried tomatoes, continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
7. 7Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
8. 8Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
9. 9Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
10. 10Serve immediately, ensuring equal portions of orzo, beans, tomatoes, and spinach in each bowl.