Cannellini Kale Concocktion With Turkey Bacon And O

Name: Cannellini Kale Concocktion With Turkey Bacon And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce olive oil; 9 slices turkey bacon-cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 5 ounces pearl onions; 1/2 pound kale-trimmed, leaves sliced 1/2 inch (feel free to sub collard greens); 1.5 cloves garlic; 8 ounces Cannellini white beans-strained and rinsed; 3/4 cup orzo; salt to taste; pepper to taste; cayenne to taste; paprika to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce olive oil
9 slices turkey bacon-cut into 1/2 inch pieces
5 ounces pearl onions
1/2 pound kale-trimmed, leaves sliced 1/2 inch (feel free to sub collard greens)
1.5 cloves garlic
8 ounces Cannellini white beans-strained and rinsed
3/4 cup orzo
salt to taste
pepper to taste
cayenne to taste
paprika to taste

1
To remove skin from pearl onions, simply blanch and shock them: in a pot, bring water to a boil, add onions to water and boil for 30 seconds; remove onions from boiling water and immediately place into an ice bath (bowl filled with water and ice, to stop the cooking process). Now, simply pop the skins off!
2
Heat olive oil in pan and add turkey bacon. Cook until crispy; remove from pan; reserve.
3
Add pearl onions and kale to the same pan (which should have the bacon juices in it); season well, zest garlic into the pan, and saute until tender.
4
Once tender, stir in beans; mix and turn heat off.
5
In a separate pot, cook orzo according to directions (simply boil water with salt and add orzo); cook until al dente; strain.
6
Add turkey bacon and orzo back to the pot with all of the other ingredients and mix well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce olive oil, 9 slices turkey bacon-cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 5 ounces pearl onions, 1/2 pound kale-trimmed, leaves sliced 1/2 inch (feel free to sub collard greens), and more.

Yes, Cannellini Kale Concocktion With Turkey Bacon And Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cannellini Kale Concocktion With Turkey Bacon And Orzo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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