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rice with orzo pasta Recipe

BEST Homemade Rice Pilaf Recipe

Rice is the perfect side dish for almost any meat or vegetarian dish.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup orzo pasta
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups of chicken broth

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the orzo pasta. Cook until golden brown
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until transparent.
  • Mix in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the rice.
  • Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Turn off the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 more minutes. Use a fork to fluff your rice pilaf.
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