This rice pilaf is full of flavor and made with white rice and orzo for a delicious twist on the usual side dish.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
Step 3
Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Step 7
Serve and enjoy!
🥗 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 244
Total Carbohydrate: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 6g
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Vitamin C: 2mg
Sodium: 524mg
Calcium: 20mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 100mg
