Orzo Rice Pilaf

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Resting Time5

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: easy side dish, rice side dish

Servings:

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Julie Clark

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

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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.**

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