Rice Pilaf
Want an Easy Rice Pilaf recipe? Are you still making it from a box? Time to kiss that boxed stuff goodbye! Not only is this easy but it's Delish-IOUS! A perfect side dish for any meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- ½ cup orzo pasta
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo pasta and cook until golden brown.
- Add in onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir so that the garlic does not burn.
- Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Turn up to high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add parsley and salt. Cover and reduce to medium-low and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy and tender. Approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish if fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 774mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g