Orzo Pilaf Recipe

Name: Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 TBSP unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup); 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsps); 1 lb. orzo; 3/4 cup dry vermouth; 3 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth; 10 oz frozen peas; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup); Pinch of nutmeg; Ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 TBSP unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsps)
1 lb. orzo
3/4 cup dry vermouth
3 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
10 oz frozen peas
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
Pinch of nutmeg
Ground black pepper

1
Heat butter in 12 in nonstick skillted over medium high heat, when foaming subsides add onion and 3/4 tsp salt and cook , stirring frequently until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 mins.
2
Add garlic and cook until fragrant @ 30 secondhhs.
3
Add orzo NS COOK, STIRRING FREQUENTLYWITH HEATPROOF rubber spatula, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5-6 minutes.
4
Off heat , add vermouth and chicken broth.
5
Return skillet to heat and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occaisssssssionally until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 mins.
7
With rubber spatula mix in peas, parmesan, nutmeg and pepper to taste.
8
Letstand off heat until peas are heated through. Serve

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 TBSP unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup), 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsps), 1 lb. orzo, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pilaf falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo Pilaf

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