Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Name: Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 9 Servings
Ingredients: 2 ⅔ cup vegetable broth; ¾ cup brown Basmati rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large shallot; 1 large carrot; 1 large celery stalk; ¾ cup whole wheat orzo; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
9 Servings
Calories
132 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Lauren Clark

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Brown rice pilaf with orzo is the side dish that goes with everything! Serve this easy whole grain side with everything from roast chicken to curry.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 ⅔ cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegetarian/vegan)
¾ cup brown Basmati rice (or other brown long grain rice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot minced
1 large carrot cut into ¼-inch dice
1 large celery stalk cut into ¼-inch dice
¾ cup whole wheat orzo (regular orzo can be substituted)
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley

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Instructions

Combine the chicken broth and basmati rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes (orzo mixture will be added in after 35 minutes - see next steps). ***Be sure the liquid continues simmer. If you have a gas stove, this likely can be achieved with low heat. Otherwise, turn up the heat slightly to maintain a simmer.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrot, celery and orzo.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
Once the rice has cooked for 35 minutes, stir in the orzo mixture. Cover the saucepan and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the parsley. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 3 (Points+

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.67Cup Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25.2g (8%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 375.8mg (16%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 1.8g (4%)