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Rice Pilaf
The combination of tender rice, toasty orzo, savory chicken broth, and aromatic green onions creates a mouth-watering medley that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). Trust me, this rice pilaf will become a staple side dish in your kitchen once you give it a try. It's perfect for pairing with all of your favorite meals!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek , American , Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- ½ cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash your rice, in a fine mesh strainer run your rice under cold water until the water runs clear, set aside and allow the water to drain off.
- Pour your olive oil into a large pot and heat up over medium heat. Add in your rice and orzo, stirring frequently, toast the rice and pasta until they begin to slightly brown and become fragrant.
- Add in your green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour your broth into the pan and increase the heat to medium high, bring to a boil. Once your broth is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover your pilaf.
- Leave the pilaf to simmer, covered and undisturbed for 18-20 minutes. After 18 minutes, check your pilaf, the rice and pasta should have absorbed all the liquid. Give it a fluff and a stir with a fork. If there is still liquid, cover and allow to continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- When the liquid is all absorbed and your pilaf is tender, add in your salt and pepper to taste. Serve fresh. If your pilaf seems dry you can add 2-3 tablespoons of additional liquid, cover and simmer again until the rice and pasta have fully cooked and there is no remaining liquid.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
439mg
(18%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.