Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Cups fresh spinach
- 3/4 Cup Feta cheese
- 1 Cup California raisins
- 12 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 Cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground pepper
Procedure
Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and turn into large serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat well. Set aside to cool. Add remaining ingredients to bowl; toss to combine well. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 38%); Total Fat 13 ( Saturated Fat 3.5; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 15; Sodium 330; Potassium 388; Total Carbohydrate 40; Dietary Fiber 3; Sugars 16; Protein 9; Calcium 107; Iron 3;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.