Lemon Garlic Orzo: Easy Roasted Vegetable Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delightful recipe for lemon garlic orzo with roasted vegetables and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- While orzo is cooking, toss the vegetables in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Once the orzo is cooked, mix in the roasted vegetables, lemon zest, lemon juice, and turkey bacon.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Orzo, Roasted Vegetables, Turkey Bacon