Bacon and Leek Orzo One-Pot
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Ingredients
- 150 g smoked bacon lardons
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 300 g orzo
- 700 ml chicken stock
- 20 g butter
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 421 kcal
- Protein
- 16.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 56.3 g
- of which sugars
- 4.2 g
- Fat
- 13.7 g
- of which saturates
- 5.9 g
- Fibre
- 4.1 g
- Salt
- 2.64 g
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pan and fry the smoked bacon lardons for 5 minutes until starting to crisp.
- 2
Add the sliced leeks and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the orzo, stirring for 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- 6
Season to taste and serve immediately.
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