Veggie Orzo Delight: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and easy recipe for veggie orzo that features a savory twist with turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots and bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo and Italian seasoning, reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in crumbled turkey bacon and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be easily customized based on available ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Veggie Orzo, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon