Simple Orzo Pilaf

Name: Simple Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings as a side dish
Ingredients: 3 ½ 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1 pound orzo pasta; 4 4 green onions; 1 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; salt to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings as a side dish
Calories
371 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Simple Orzo Pilaf

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 ½ 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth I love Swanson’s Natural Goodness 33% Less Sodium Broth
1 1 pound orzo pasta usually comes in little bags or boxes by the pasta
4 4 green onions thinly sliced
1 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the orzo and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer the orzo and broth uncovered, stirring now and then to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot, about 8-10 minutes, until the orzo is tender. The orzo mixture should be thick and syrupy when it is finished cooking – not dry. If it seems as though the orzo isn’t finished cooking but looks dry, add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue to cook.
When the orzo is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the green onions and cheese. Add the pepper and additional salt to taste, if needed. Garnish with additional green onions and serve immediately!
The dish has a tendency to become a bit dry the longer it sits so make haste and serve as quickly as can be!

Notes

Herbs + Veggies: this recipe can be dressed up in a variety of ways with fresh herbs (rosemary, basil) and bright green veggies like peas or asparagus. Let your imagination go wild!
Serve Immediately: also, please note that this dish is best served immediately as it tends to dry out a bit the longer it sits.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)