Easy Side Dishes: Indulgent Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy side dish featuring orzo cooked with garlic, parmesan, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, then chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in parmesan, black pepper, and chopped bacon. Mix well.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use more parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy side dishes, parmesan orzo, turkey bacon