Rice and Orzo Pilaf

cookbookman17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup orzo pasta

1/2 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup crumbled feta

Fresh chopped Italian flat leaf parsley for garnish

Preparation

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed (20 to 25 minutes).

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Garnish with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.