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One Pot Orzo with Bacon and Peas
One Pot Orzo with Bacon and Peas, an easy-to-make dinner recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. It's a simple yet flavourful dish that requires minimal prep, effort and clean up, but it is sure to go down well with everyone in the family.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 680 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 ½ cup bacon, cut into cubes
- ⅔ cup frozen peas
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ½ cup chicken stock (broth)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a pan set over a high heat, add the bacon and fry until crispy.
- Add the peeled and chopped onion, and fry for a further 2-3 minutes until the onion has soften.
- Add the butter and frozen peas, and give everything a good stir.
- In goes the orzo, mix everything well, the pour over the stock.
- Decrease the heat to medium, place a lid on the pan, and leave it to cook until the liquid is evaporated.
- Add the parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Keep an eye on it to make sure the orzo does not stick to the bottom of the pan when the liquid evaporates, especially if the pan is not a non-stick one. You can stir it now and then to ensure you get the right texture.
- Any raw meat must be cooked before the veggies and orzo are added to the pan, otherwise, if you use leftover meat of any sort, they can be all added at the same time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
1285mg
(54%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
382IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1285mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.