One-Pot Prawn Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

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A bright and flavorful one-pot orzo pasta dish with succulent prawns, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, rich with Mediterranean flair. This Mediterranean pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, and cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to soften and release juices.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 12 oz peeled and deveined medium prawns, cooking for 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup orzo pasta and 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 cups baby spinach, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving.

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