This bright and hearty one-pot recipe is perfect for the coolness of winter and the rising temperatures of the spring! In this video, Matthew Francis shows you how to make a Creamy Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Snap Peas. Not unlike a plate of risotto, this special dinner dish exchanges orzo in the place of rice. With the addition of spinach, spices, and aromatic vegetables like shallots and garlic, it’s hard to beat the flavor-texture combination in this delicious meal.
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00:00 Right now I'm craving spring veggies, but it's still chilly winter,
00:03 so this one-pot creamy lemon orzo with snap peas and spinach is the best of both seasons.
00:09 Chop your aromatic shallots and garlic and then start caramelizing them in a skillet until golden,
00:15 soft, and fragrant. Then we can add our whole wheat orzo, broth, white wine, and lemon juice.
00:20 After the orzo is cooked until just al dente, let's add some texture with some snap peas
00:25 and more greens with nutrient-rich spinach. Finish with some parm, goat cheese, and creme fraiche,
00:31 and boom, you have a hearty, creamy, comforting pasta dish that is lemony bright for spring.