Parmesan Herb Orzo

Parmesan Herb Orzo

from howsweeteats.com
Side Dish
25 min
4 servings

This parmesan orzo is our all-time favorite side dish! It is so incredibly versatile. It goes with everything in all seasons. Serve alongside chicken, fish, steak, beans or your favorite vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 16 ouncesorzo
  • 32 ounceschicken or vegetable stock
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • ½ cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cupfresh chopped herbs, (or 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano))

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook for a few minutes, stirring often, so the orzo toasts. Pour in the stock along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom, until the liquid is absorbed.

  2. 2

    Stir in the parmesan cheese and the herbs. Serve!