Parmesan Rice & Pasta Pilaf - 1 Guiding Stars
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Pilaf is a delightful side dish that combines pasta and rice for an intriguing combination of textures.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 2 Tbsp. diced onion
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1¼ cups low sodium chicken broth, warmed
  • 1¼ cups water, warmed
  • ¼ tsp. white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté orzo and onion until golden brown for (3-5 minutes).
  2. Add rice, broth, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked (15-20 minutes). Fluff with fork, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaf and sprinkle with cheese to serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 215; Total Fat 5.5g (7% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 1mg (0% DV); Sodium 50mg (2% DV); Total Carbohydrate 36g (13% DV); Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV); Total Sugars 1g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 5g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 4% DV; Potassium 2% DV; Copper 15% DV; Manganese 15% DV;
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/parmesan-rice-and-pasta-pilaf/
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