Grandma's Favorite Rice Pilaf
Created by Kchurchill5 on March 7, 2013
- Servings: 4-8
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 25-30m
- Recipe #8509
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup onion, fine minced
- 3 scallions, fine chopped (white and green parts)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (unsalted preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- GARNISH
- 1 scallion, cut in 1/2" slices on an angle (green parts only)
How to Make
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Step 1: Orzo ... In a medium size pot, melt the butter on medium to medium high heat and add the pasta. Saute for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden brown, make sure to stir often, so the pasta does NOT burn.
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Step 2: Rice ... Once the orzo has toasted, add the rice, garlic, onions, and saute another minute just to combine all the ingredients.
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Step 3: Broth ... Then, add the broth, bay leaf, a pinch of both salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook according to package directions - approximately 20-25 minutes.
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Step 4: Finish ... Once all the liquid has been absorbed, remove from the heat, stir in the scallions and fresh parsley; cover and let it set 3-5 minutes.
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Step 5: Serving ... Check for any additional seasoning, remove the bay leaf, and garnish with the scallion. ENJOY!
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (172.4 g)
- Calories 195.5
- Total Fat - 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0.8 mg
- Sodium - 515.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
- Sugars - 0.7 g
- Protein - 3.6 g
- Calcium - 22.8 mg
- Iron - 1.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg