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Turkish Orzo Rice Recipe
Turkish orzo rice is toasted in butter, boiled in Turkish seasoning, and steamed until light and fluffy — all in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Turkish Spice Blend optional
Lemon Mint Sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan with lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast, stirring until browned.
- Add the rice, water, salt and seasoning. Stir to mix and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat to low, cover and steam for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 10 minutes. Fluff with fork prior to serving.
- Add all sauce ingredients together and stir to combine.
- Serve with optional Lemon Mint Sauce spooned on top.
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Notes
- Orzo Rice recipe adapted from Rick Stein's From Venice to Istanbul.
- Nutritional information for orzo rice only.
- For leftovers, let the rice cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or sealable bag and squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, let come to room temp, add a tablespoon of water, cover and steam in microwave for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Fluff with fork and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
108IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.