Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Orzo Rice Pilaf with garlic and herbs, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
- Add the orzo pasta into the saucepan, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes until it begins to lightly brown.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the broth is absorbed.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and fluff the orzo with a fork. Incorporate the fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve warm as a delicious side or a light meal.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the herbs according to your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg