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Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Orzo - Ready to Eat Dinner

<p>Shredded Brussels sprouts mixed with orzo and bacon makes for a quick meal. It's a great way to sneak in Brussels sprouts for those who might not think they like them!</p>
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 2 ounces Canadian Bacon
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cups dice Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme, Dried
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
  • 273 Calories
  • 6g Total Fat
  • 1g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 11mg Cholesterol
  • 315mg Sodium
  • 44g Total Carb
  • 4g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 13g Protein
  • 6 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions.
  2. In a skillet, brown the Canadian bacon. Set aside and chop.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and brussel sprouts and saute 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add in dried thyme, cooked orzo, chopped Canadian bacon, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions.
  2. In a skillet, brown the Canadian bacon. Set aside and chop.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and brussel sprouts and saute 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add in dried thyme, cooked orzo, chopped Canadian bacon, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  5. Divide among indicated number of gallon freezer bags and lay flat to freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave until heated through.

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