GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF

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"Mildly flavored and flecked with garlic and fresh herbs, this creamy, versatile side dish can accompany a wide variety of entrees. Plus, it's a cinch to put together." --Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup water
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Adebisi Abosede
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I love the versatility of this pilaf. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses to change up the flavor.


Hannah Gift
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This is my go-to side dish for potlucks and gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


sedra Barwary
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Luca Medini
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This pilaf is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. It's perfect for a quick and easy side dish.


Safty Care
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I love the texture of this pilaf. The orzo is cooked perfectly and the herbs give it a nice crunch.


syeda amna zaheer
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's quick and easy to make, and the flavor is amazing!


Ali Hanjra
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but this pilaf was still delicious. The herbs and orzo really balance out the flavor.


Ranaasim Rana
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the flavor and always ask for seconds.


Rana UMAISH Rana UMAISH
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I love the versatility of this pilaf. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses to change up the flavor.


Shrawan Tamang
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This is my go-to side dish for potlucks and gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ziyad Pathan
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


clayton woods
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This pilaf is a great side dish for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ejiakuamu Cynthia
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I love the combination of garlic and herbs in this pilaf. It's so fragrant and flavorful.


my name v lam good doy
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This pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover orzo. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavor was amazing!


Cherry Matente
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this pilaf changed my mind! It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Razip Razip
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This is my new favorite side dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of garlic, herbs, and orzo.


Clifford Lavoie
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing!


Olwethu Thando
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This garlic herb orzo pilaf was a delicious and easy side dish! The flavors were amazing and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again.