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{ "title": "one-pan orzo spinach feta", "cuisine": "GREEK", "effort": "EASY", "course": "LUNCH_OR_DINNER", "servings": 4, "core_ingredients": [ { "quantity": 2, "unit": "TBSP", "name": "unsalted butter" }, { "quantity": 6, "unit": "UNIT_UNSPECIFIED", "name": "large scallions thinly sliced" }, { "quantity": 4, "unit": "UNIT_UNSPECIFIED", "name": "garlic cloves" }, { "quantity": 8, "unit": "OZ", "name": "baby spinach leaves (8 cups)" }, { "quantity": 1.75, "unit": "CUP", "name": "stock" }, { "quantity": 1, "unit": "CUP", "name": "orzo" }, { "quantity": 1, "unit": "UNIT_UNSPECIFIED", "name": "lemon zested & juiced" }, { "quantity": 0.75, "unit": "CUP", "name": "crumbled feta (3 ounces)" }, { "quantity": 1, "unit": "CUP", "name": "frozen peas" }, { "quantity": 1, "unit": "CUP", "name": "chopped fresh dill, parsley, cilantro or basil" } ], "additional_ingredients": [ { "quantity": 0, "unit": "UNIT_UNSPECIFIED", "name": "crumbled feta for topping" } ], "notes": "- **Sept 12, 2025**\r\n\t- Feta is quite salty so you likely don't need to add additional salt on top of it\r\n\t- This dish lends itself to have more veggies added to it. This time you added some frozen okra and it took nicely\r\n\t- Would go great with a fish dish", "reference_url": "https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021485-one-pan-orzo-with-spinach-and-feta", "photo_url": "https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/01/24/dining/02burnout-roundup-orzo-with-spinach/merlin_177433971_bdf5bb41-0f74-45ae-8526-1d77b3ed18f4-superJumbo.jpg", "total_time_minutes": 30, "date_created": "2025-09-12T18:11:00Z", "variant_label": "", "variants": [], "steps": [ { "text": "Add butter and melt.", "ingredients": [ 0 ] }, { "text": "Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) & garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.", "ingredients": [ 1, 2 ] }, { "text": "Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.", "ingredients": [ 3 ] }, { "text": "Stir in stock and bring to a simmer.", "ingredients": [ 4 ] }, { "text": "Stir in orzo & lemon zest. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.", "ingredients": [ 5, 6 ] }, { "text": "Stir in feta, peas and fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro or basil), cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas.", "ingredients": [ 7, 8, 9, 10 ] }, { "text": "To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.", "ingredients": [ 1 ] } ] }