One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Corn
A comforting one-pot meal combining savory sausage, nutrient-rich spinach, and sweet corn to support hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kristy + Lila
Kristy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large pot
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep small onion (diced), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large pot…
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Heat olive oil in a large pot…
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
Look for: translucent
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Add sausage
Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
Look for: browned
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Stir in orzo pasta
Stir in orzo pasta, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Add chopped spinach
Add chopped spinach, cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and orzo is tender.
Look for: spinach wilts and orzo is tender
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Season with salt and pepper to taste
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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