Orzo with Bacon, Peas, Spinach and Lemon

Name: Orzo with Bacon, Peas, Spinach and Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 slices center-cut bacon (chopped); 1 leek (white parts only, chopped); 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup dry orzo; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups packed baby spinach; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan; 1 medium lemon (zested and cut into wedges); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

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Orzo with Bacon, Peas, Spinach and Lemon

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Step 1

Place the chopped bacon in a large, heavy-bottom sauce pot or Dutch oven. Cook the bacon over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crispy.

Step 2

Add the leeks and sauté until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the peas and sauté for 1 minute more.

Step 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, scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the orzo doesn’t stick.

Step 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.