Orzo Rice Pilaf

This orzo rice pilaf is a flavorful and easy to make side dish. It is great to make ahead for holiday meals or to use as meal prep.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 29

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

Frying Pan
Spatula

Ingredients

3 tablespoon Olive Oil
.5 cup Yellow Onion Diced
1 cup Long Grain White Rice
.5 cup Orzo
1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken
3 cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt
.5 tsp Pepper
1 tablespoon Parsley to serve

Instructions

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add in the rice and the orzo and stir constantly while it heats for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and mix constantly for another 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add in the better than bouillon, water, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Continue to cook over medium low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Serve with a garnish of parsley, if desired.

Notes

Keep this for up to 4 days in a container in the refrigerator. Or, you can freeze it for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 442mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg

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