Rice Pilaf

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp butter

½ cup orzo pasta (uncooked)

½ cup onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

½ cup long grain white rice

2 cup chicken broth

½ tsp salt

1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Rinse your rice under cold water for a few minutes until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Cook

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the orzo pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo turns golden brown.

Saute

Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Boil

Add the white rice, chicken broth, and salt to the pan and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil.

Simmer

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Sit

After 10 minutes have passed, turn off the heat and let your rice pilaf sit covered for another 10 minutes as the pasta and rice continue to cook.

Fluff

Use a fork to fluff the rice pilaf before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 222 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 17 mg
• Sodium: 776 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 5 g