Veggie Orzo: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Flavors
An easy and delicious Veggie Orzo recipe that incorporates turkey bacon and fresh flavors for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the orzo and chopped turkey bacon with the vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of water when cooking the orzo.
- You can substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites, like zucchini or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams