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Ham and Pea Orzo

A simple and delicious one-serving dish featuring orzo pasta, ham, and peas, perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Total time
30min
10 prep, 20 cook
Per serving
589kcal
32 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.32
average cost
Ham and Pea Orzo

Nutrition per serving

This Ham and Pea Orzo recipe contains 589 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 32g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 23g of fat, making it high in protein.

589kcal
Protein32g22% of calories
Carbs64g43% of calories
Fat23g35% of calories
Fibre
8g
Sugar
6.5g
Saturated fat
6.3g
Salt
4.2g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the orzo according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: While the orzo is cooking, finely chop the garlic clove.
  3. Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the cooked ham and frozen peas to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Step 5: Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Add the cooked orzo to the pan and stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to heat through and absorb the flavours for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Step 8: Serve the Ham and Pea Orzo topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Ham and Pea Orzo: questions

How long does it take to make Ham and Pea Orzo?
This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Is Ham and Pea Orzo suitable for meal prep?
Ham and Pea Orzo is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 32g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Ham and Pea Orzo?
The key ingredients are Orzo, Ham, Frozen Peas. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
Is Ham and Pea Orzo healthy?
This recipe contains 589 calories per serving with 32g of protein.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk