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Orzo Spinach Pie
Yields14 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
 2/3 cup uncooked orzo
 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
 3 egg whites
 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed dry
 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
 3/4 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs*
 1 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

3

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain.

5

Whisk milk, egg whites, salt, if desired, nutmeg, and pepper in large bowl until well blended. Stir in spinach and 2 tablespoons cheese. Add orzo; gently mix. Spoon evenly into prepared pie plate.

7

Combine bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Stir in butter. Sprinkle evenly over spinach mixture.

9

Bake 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

*Note: To make fresh bread crumbs, tear 1 1/2 slices bread into pieces; process in food processor until coarse crumbs form.

Source: Diabetic Cooking

Nutrition Facts

14 servings

Serving size

4 servings


Amount per serving
Calories292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 399mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 42g16%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 2/3 cup uncooked orzo
 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
 3 egg whites
 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed dry
 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
 3/4 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs*
 1 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

3

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain.

5

Whisk milk, egg whites, salt, if desired, nutmeg, and pepper in large bowl until well blended. Stir in spinach and 2 tablespoons cheese. Add orzo; gently mix. Spoon evenly into prepared pie plate.

7

Combine bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Stir in butter. Sprinkle evenly over spinach mixture.

9

Bake 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Orzo Spinach Pie

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