Orzo Pasta with Kale

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 Cups raw orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 thinly sliced fresh cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch kale (chopped)
• 1 large lemon (juiced)
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 Cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water.
2. Sprinkle turmeric into water and add orzo, stirring occasionally until pasta is al denté (about 11 minutes).
3. In a large skillet, add olive oil and garlic at medium heat, stirring until garlic begins to bubble.
4. Stir the kale into the garlic, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Remove cover and continue cooking until kale is tender (about another 10 minutes).
6. Stir kale mixture, lemon juice, nutmeg and parmesan into orzo.
7. Add salt and pepper and serve warm.