Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo Recipe
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Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo Recipe
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Turkish rice pilaf with orzo is a simple side dish you can serve with almost anything. It calls for only 4 ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Soak the rice in water for one hour before you start cooking to get rid of the excess starch.
- When you're ready to cook, rinse the rice a few times, drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown and toasted.
- Add the rice and sauté for a few minutes, there is not need for the rice to change color.
- Add in the salt and water. Increase the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it back on the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Fluff rice pilaf with orzo using a fork and serve with your favorite main dish.
Notes
- Use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water if you like your rice pilaf to be richer.
- You can add diced carrots, peas or corn to the rice with the water and cook.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Add allspice, nutmeg, paprika and black pepper for extra flavor.
- Squeezing fresh lemon on the rice pilaf before serving gives it such bright flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
148mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
42 reviews
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