Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 pound fresh spinach, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup orzo
¼ cup chopped toasted pine nuts, walnuts, or pistachios, plus more for garnish
Directions:
1. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and sauté until golden. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until aromatic. Add the spinach and a pinch of salt and cook until wilted and tender. Add the cheese, lemon juice, and zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a covered pot over high heat. Add ½ teaspoon sea salt and the orzo. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add the spinach mixture and ¼ cup of the nuts to the bowl and combine.
3. Taste, adding a pinch of salt or another shaving of nutmeg if necessary. Serve in a bowl or a plate topped with some additional nuts.
Serves 6