Orzo And Broccoli Pilaf Food

HERBED ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Saute 1 chopped onion and 1 thyme sprig in butter over medium heat until golden; season with salt. Increase the heat to medium high; add 1 cup orzo and toast 2 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the orzo is tender, 15 minutes. Stir in some chopped dill. Top with sour cream and paprika.

ORZO BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion in hot oil until onion is tender.
• Stir in the orzo.
• Cook and stir about 2 minute longer until orzo is lightly browned.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully stir in the chicken broth, carrot, marjoram and pepper.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
• Remove saucepan from heat; stir in broccoli. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

ORZO-BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion until onion is tender.
• Stir in orzo.
• Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully stir in chicken broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper.
• Bring to boiling: reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
• Remove saucepan from heat: stir in broccoli.
• Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Serve.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, melt butter along with olive oil.
• Saute broccoli along with orzo for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and pepper.

ORZO AND BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring occasionally until vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Lower heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning.
• Add chicken broth and increase heat until boiling. Add lentils and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add orzo and pepper to taste. Add another 1/4 teaspoon salt if necessary.
• Stir in brown rice, reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, 10 more minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Fluff with fork and serve.

CHEEZY BROCCOLI ORZO(VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Chop broccoli into bite size pieces and put into pot with water. Cook for 6 minutes and fish out with a large slotted spoon and set aside. Now pour orzo into the same pot and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
• While the orzo is cooking prepare the cheeze sauce. In a blender place; olive oil, vegan butter, rice milk, flour, corn starch, paprika, onion powder, seasoned salt, sea salt, black pepper, marjoram and garlic powder. Blend until smooth.
• After the orzo has finished cooking, drain the water completely. Place pot back on the stove and turn heat down to medium to low. Pour cheeze mixture in with the orzo and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off heat and let stand for 10 minutes before eating. You can add the broccoli to the orzo and mix it together or eat it separately.

GARLIC, HERB, ORZO AND RICE PLIAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
• 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, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Add more water as needed if rice and pasta are not done before liquid is absorbed).
• Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.
• Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
• Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
• Delicious!

MUSHROOM ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• melt 3 tbsp butter in large skillet, add shallots, garlic, 3 tsp thyme, and saute add mushrooms, saute 8 minutes until softened.
• add remaining butter, orzo, broth, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, heat to boil lower to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
• stir in remaining thyme.

ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Brown orzo and onion in margarine over med-hi heat.
• Add rice, broth and a dash of pepper and salt.
• Bring back to a full boil, then cover, lower heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter with the oil and saute the garlic until aromatic. Add the thawed broccoli and saute until heated through. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mix with the cooked orzo and serve alongside your favorite chicken or lamb dish.

TOASTED ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in medium saucepan.
• Add orzo and stir until pasta is toasted, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add broth, bring to a boil and cook pasta until done; drain.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan.
• Add scallions and mushrooms and cook until crisp-tender.
• Add pine nuts, salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the cooked orzo and fresh parsley, and heat through.