Spinach Orzo

• 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 small)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (6 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• salt and pepper

1. Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and carrot in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrot and onion are tender.
2. Stir in broth, orzo and spinach.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until broth is absorbed.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

butter, garlic, carrot, onion, chicken broth, orzo pasta, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-orzo-218277 (may not work)