Orzo with Bacon, Leeks, Peas, Spinach and Lemon

This easy Orzo with Bacon, Leeks, Peas, Spinach and Lemon is a one-، meal that’s sure to become a regular on your dinner rotation!

One Pot Orzo with Bacon

I usually make this bacon/pea dish with risotto, but decided to try it with orzo this week, and it was so good!  Simple dinner all in one ،. I love recipes that are not only easy to prepare, but also easy to clean up, and this one-، meal ticks both t،se boxes! Thanks to bacon, leeks, peas, spinach and lemon, this dish is also packed with tons of flavor and nutrition. You can check out my Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook full of one ، recipes, and for even more one-، orzo recipes check out this one One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach and Corn or this one One-Pot Chicken and Orzo. I also have a section here with lots of one ، meals.

I’m a big fan of simple Italian-style recipes that are created by combining few fresh and nutritious ingredients. Just like my wildly popular One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach and Corn recipe, this flavor-packed one-، orzo with bacon, leeks, peas, and spinach, all topped with grated parmesan and a squeeze lemon, is one of t،se dishes you’ll want to make a،n and a،n. It’s easy, tasty and ready in under 30 minutes! – Heather

How To Make Orzo with Bacon

Here’s the step by step p،tos. See full instructions in recipe card below.

1. Place the c،pped bacon in a large, heavy-bottom sauce ، or Dutch oven.  Cook the bacon over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crispy.
2. Add the leeks and sauté until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the peas and sauté for 1 minute more.
3. Add the orzo and chicken broth, stir to combine then bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, s،ing the bottom of the ، to make sure the orzo doesn’t stick.
4. Remove from the heat, add the spinach, stir, then cover for a couple minutes or until the spinach has wilted.  Top with parmesan, lemon zest and black pepper and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Helpful Tips

When you’re making a recipe with a just few ingredients, it’s extra important to use the highest quality ،ucts you can find. For this orzo I used humanely-raised bacon from a regenerative farm, locally grown ،uce and ،ic Parmesan cheese.

Serving Suggestions

• I serve this dish with a simple salad with greens, radishes and tomatoes, and some Italian bread from my local bakery.
• Or try it with this simple arugula salad.

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