Description
Homemade Rice Pilaf is a delightful and comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses. This flavorful recipe combines white rice and orzo pasta with fragrant herbs and aromatics for a dish that is both simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large skillet with a lid, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add Rice and Orzo: Add rice and orzo, toasting until lightly golden.
- Cook with Broth: Pour in broth, add seasonings, and simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let sit, fluff with a fork, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the orzo before adding the rice.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra color and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
