Tasty Spinach Orzo

• 1 (16 ounce) packageuncooked orzo pasta
• 12 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) packagecrumbled feta (I use one with mediterranean herbs, but plain is OK too)
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt, to taste
• grated parmesan cheese, to taste

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook orzo according to package directions.
2. While orzo is cooking, heat olive oil and margarine in a saucepan.
3. Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes and saute' 2-3 minutes.
4. Add sunflower seeds, cook for one minute.
5. Add spinach and heat through.
6. Keep spinach mixture warm.
7. Drain orzo & return to pot.
8. Add spinach mixture, feta, chopped tomato, balsamic vinegar and salt.
9. Mix well.
10. Serve with grated parmesan to sprinkle on top.

orzo pasta, olive oil, margarine, garlic, basil, red pepper, unsalted roasted sunflower seeds, mediterranean herbs, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tasty-spinach-orzo-145887 (may not work)