Description
Tired of plain old rice? This easy 6 ingredient stovetop rice pilaf goes with just about anything. No preservatives or artificial coloring like you get in boxed version mixes like rice a roni. Plus, it tastes so much better homemade than from a box.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbs . Butter
- 1/4 cup finely (chopped Onion)
- 2 cloves of minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup White Rice
- 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Bring the butter to a sizzle over medium high heat.
- Add the minced onions and garlic.
- Add the rice and orzo.
- Stir well to coat all the ingredients well with butter.
- While continuing to stir, cook until a little more than half of the rice/orzo turns golden brown.
- Carefully add the chicken broth.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer until all the broth is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, add fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add parsley, peas or other vegetables to your rice.
- Orzo is a rice shaped pasta. You will find it down the pasta aisle and usually not by the rice.
Keywords: orzo rice pilaf, rice pilaf, homemade rice a roni, rice a roni