Orzo Rice Pilaf
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Orzo Rice Pilaf
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This easy Orzo Rice Pilaf is ready in just 30 minutes! Packed with flavors and easy to customize, it's the ideal side dish for any main course.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 medium small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 cup white long grain rice rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed skillet, melt the butter, then add in the onion and garlic over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the onion is just starting to soften (about 1 minute) add in the orzo. Stir and allow the orzo to toast. Stirring constantly cook for 2 more minutes or until the orzo begins to toast.
- Add in the rinsed rice, chicken broth, parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until the broth starts to boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low/simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the rice from the heat, add grated parmesan cheese, then allow the rice to sit, covered for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 large servings, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the rice. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
810mg
(34%)
Potassium
318mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
237IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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