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Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo
4.6 from 36 votes

Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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 shallot minced, large
  • 1 carrot cut into ¼-inch dice, large
  • 1 celery cut into ¼-inch dice, large stalk
  • ¾ cup whole wheat orzo (regular orzo can be substituted)
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 tbsp parsley flat-leaf, minced

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots, carrot, celery and orzo.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the parsley. Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.