Lemon orzo with spinach and peas

1.5 cups orzo

3 cups chicken broth

2 garlic cloves- minced

2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried

1.5 cups frozen peas

1.5 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for finishing

Zest of 1 lemon 

1. Sauté dry orzo in olive oil 60 seconds. Add garlic and cook  15-30 seconds more.

2.  Add chicken broth and thyme. Cook orzo 9-10 minutes until broth absorbed.

3. Remove from heat. Add chopped spinach and stir a minute to wilt a bit. 

4.  Add peas and Parmesan cheese. Stir until peas are heated through and cheese is melted.

5. Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese.