Orzo Rice
With fluffy rice, toasted orzo, and savory garlic and onion, this Orzo Rice recipe is a simple side dish filled with cozy flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or additional olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup dried orzo pasta
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine or additional broth
- 2 ¾ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed skillet (that can be fitted with a lid), add the olive oil butter and heat over medium heat until the butter has melted.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the rice and orzo and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice begins to turn golden brown.
- Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pan and let simmer for 18 minutes. Do not remove the lid to peek!
- After 18 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. If needed, add additional salt or pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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Notes
Storage: Let cool slightly, transfer to an airtight storage container or freezer-safe container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, defrost overnight in the refrigerator if needed. Heat the orzo rice in a heat-safe container, covered with a moistened paper towel, in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until warmed through.
Wine: Feel free to use additional chicken stock or vegetable broth in place of the wine.
Dairy-Free: Use extra virgin olive oil or non-dairy butter in place of unsalted butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
