TOASTED ORZO WITH PEAS, ONION AND BACON

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Make and share this Toasted Orzo With Peas, Onion and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
5 slices bacon, chopped
3 1/4 cups chicken broth (or more)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add orzo and stir until beginning to color, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer orzo to small bowl.
  • Add onion and bacon to same skillet.
  • Sauté until bacon browns and onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add 3 1/4 cups broth and orzo and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until broth is absorbed and orzo is tender, about 18 minutes.
  • Mix in peas.
  • Add more broth if mixture is dry.
  • Cover and cook until peas are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 921.2, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 18.7

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