Zucchini Orzo: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Veggies
Delicious zucchini orzo dish featuring turkey bacon and a medley of vegetables for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook orzo according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until soft.
- Stir in zucchini and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tender.
- Add the cooked orzo and Italian seasoning; mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zucchini Orzo