Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt or kosher salt, plus more for serving
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound red mustard greens, chopped (green mustard, baby spinach, or mild arugula may be substituted)
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese, for garnish

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • When the water returns to a boil, stir in the orzo and cook until al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Return the cooked orzo to the pot, stir in the butter, and place over high heat.
  • Add the mustard greens and lemon zest and cook, stirring until the greens wilt, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with the freshly grated cheese on top.
  • Calories 525; Total Fat 19 g; (Sat Fat 11 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 21 g; Carb 70 g; Fiber 7 g; Cholesterol 48 mg; Sodium 595 mg