Lemon Orzo Delight: Easy Turkey Bacon and Veggie Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Orzo with turkey bacon and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- While orzo is cooking, in a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pan, add olive oil, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until tender.
- Drain orzo and add to the pan, along with crumbled bacon, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo, Turkey Bacon, Veggie Recipe