BLT Pesto Orzo Bowl

15 mins

BLT Pesto Orzo Bowl

Ingredients

  • 55g lean bacon medallions, chopped
  • 80g dried orzo pasta
  • 280ml vegetable stock
  • 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 15g baby spinach
  • 20g light pesto
  • 30g mozzarella pearls
  • ½ lemon, juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

Cook the bacon in a frying pan over a medium to high heat for 4-5 minutes or until crispy. Then remove from the pan and set to one side.

Add the orzo to the same pan and pour over the stock. Simmer on a low heat for 8 or so minutes, until al dente and the stock has been absorbed. Keep an eye on the pan as you may need to add a splash more stock.

Take the pan off the heat. Stir through the tomatoes, spinach, pesto and mozzarella. Squeeze over the lemon juice and stir the bacon through. Season to taste.