This rice pilaf is full of flavor and made with white rice and orzo for a delicious twist on the usual side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cups orzo pasta
- 0.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 0.5 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
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3
Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
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4
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
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5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
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6
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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7
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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