Orzo Rice

Orzo Rice

from favfamilyrecipes.com
Side Dish
35 min
8 servings
285 kcal / serving

This Orzo Rice is the perfect rice side dish for any meal. Whips up just as fast as Rice-A-Roni but tastes so much better!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cuporzo pasta
  • 1onion (diced)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 cuprice
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoonturmeric (for yellow color)
  • 4 cupschicken broth

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan/pot. Add orzo and cook until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add onion and saute until onions become clear. Add garlic and saute for another minute or so.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and remove lid. Let stand for a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve!