Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Orzo
A healthy and delicious orzo dish combined with cottage cheese and packed with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped spinach, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked orzo and cottage cheese to the pan. Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and adjust seasoning to taste. Great for meal prep and leftovers!