Better Than a Box Rice Pilaf
Bring back memories of your favorite box of rice pilaf. It is fluffy, flavorful, and has none of the chemicals or unnecessary amounts of sodium that you find in a box.
Servings: 6
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth Bone broth or vegetable broth work well also
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white or long grain rice
- 1/3 cup orzo Raw or cooked leftover is fine
Spices
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
Instructions
- Add butter, broth, and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and then stir in rice, orzo, and all spices.
- Return to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Simmer COVERED for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to cook off too fast, add a little more water and reduce heat.
- Fluff with a fork to serve.
Notes
There are so many variations that you can make - extra garlic, diced vegetables, peas, garlic and herb, or even a little parmesean cheese. Experiment away!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg