This easy orzo with bacon, leeks, peas, spinach, and lemon is a one-pot dish that will become a dinner staple!
One Pot Orzo with Bacon
I usually make bacon/pea dishes with risotto, but this week I decided to try it with orzo and it was so delicious! You can make a simple dinner in just one pot. I love recipes that are not only easy to prepare but also easy to clean up, and this one pot meal hits both! Bacon, leeks, peas, spinach, and lemon make this dish both flavorful and nutritious. You can check out my Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook, which is full of one-pot recipes, and for more one-pot orzo recipes, check out One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Corn or One-Pot Chicken and Orzo. They also have a section with lots of one pot dishes.
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I love simple Italian-style recipes that combine a few fresh, nutritious ingredients. Just like my very popular One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Corn recipe, this savory One-Pot Orzo with Bacon, Chives, Peas, and Spinach is all topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon. One of them. You'll want to keep making them. It's easy, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes! – header
How to Make Orzo with Bacon
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- Place the chopped bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook bacon over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until crispy.
- Add the leeks and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the peas and stir-fry for another minute.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent the orzo from sticking.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the spinach, cover and let sit for a few minutes or until the spinach wilts. Top with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and pepper and serve with lemon slices on the side.
Useful Tips
When making a recipe with only a few ingredients, it's especially important to use the highest quality products you can find. This orzo is made with humanely raised bacon from regenerative farms, locally grown produce, and organic Parmesan cheese.
offer suggestions
- I serve this dish with a simple salad of greens, radishes, and tomatoes, and Italian bread from a local bakery.
- Or try this simple arugula salad.
Orzo FAQ
Some people think orzo is gluten-free because it looks like rice, but traditional orzo is gluten-free. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, and orzo is usually made from semolina flour, a type of flour that comes from durum wheat. However, some brands, such as DeLallo, have created gluten-free orzo.
Orzo and pasta can be part of a healthy diet. It's a good source of carbohydrates and your body's preferred source of energy, and you can combine orzo with a variety of vegetables and proteins to create a delicious, balanced meal.
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Produce: 4 Servings
Serving Size: One 1/2 cup
Place the chopped bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Cook bacon over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until crispy.
Add the leeks and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the peas and fry for another minute.
Stir in orzo and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent the orzo from sticking.
Remove from the heat, stir in the spinach, cover and let sit for a few minutes or until the spinach wilts. Top with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and pepper and serve with lemon slices on the side.
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clothing material: One 1/2 cup, calorie: 314 calorie, carbohydrate: 40 g, protein: 17 g, province: 10 g, Saturated Fat: three g, cholesterol: 15 mg, salt: 547 mg, fiber: 4 g, sugar: 4 g
