Classic Rice Pilaf

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1 tbsp Parsley

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup White rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, optional

Directions

• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.  Add pasta and onion; cook until the pasta is golden brown and the onion has softened.  Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).  Mix in the rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes (until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender). Remove from heat, stir, and add salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in parsley, if using.