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Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Ingredients · Serves 6 · Prep 10 min · Total 50 min

  • 1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup orzo pasta
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
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Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Steps

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain.
  2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the orzo and stir constantly until most of it is golden brown.
  4. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it softens.
  5. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
  6. Add the drained rice and stir to coat it in the oil.
  7. Pour in the broth, add the salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. Turn the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer without lifting the lid.
  9. Turn off the heat and let it rest, covered.
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Steps, continued

  1. Fluff with a fork, then gently stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, dill and butter if using. Taste for salt and serve.