By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
367 cal · 45 min
Avocado Bacon Orzo
Recipe GLPR44471714179448
A creamy and satisfying pasta dish combining tender orzo with buttery avocado, crispy bacon, bright peas, and tangy feta cheese. This versatile recipe works perfectly as a light lunch, side dish, or main course and can be served warm, at room temperature, or even chilled.
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Ingredients
10 oz Orzo pasta
1 cup Frozen peas
2½ Ripe avocados
½ cup Crumbled bacon
1 tsp Fresh garlic, minced
Crumbled feta cheese
Salt
Black pepper
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente.
During the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot with the orzo.
Drain the orzo and peas thoroughly in a colander, then return them to the warm pot off the heat.
While the pasta is still warm, halve the avocados, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh directly into the pot with the orzo.
Add the minced garlic, crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Gently toss and fold the ingredients together until the avocado begins to soften and creates a light, creamy coating.
Divide the orzo mixture among four bowls or plates. Top each serving with crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately while warm, allow to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate and serve cold.
Comments
Every ingredient lands easily at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart—no special trips needed. The real cost driver is the avocado and bacon, which together push the price toward $3.50 to $4.00 per serving, above the weeknight sweet spot; avocado ripeness also matters, so plan two or three days ahead if buying firm fruit. The stated 45 minutes is honest for cooking orzo and crisping bacon, though it assumes your avocado is already ripe and ready to slice. This is a sturdy one-pot meal that reheats cleanly and feeds four without fuss, though it does not improve overnight—better eaten the same day, ideally within a few hours of plating so the avocado does not brown.
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