Rice Pilaf With Orzo Food

RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a large pan with a lid, preheat the pan over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil, onion, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Saute the onion until it just begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and orzo and cook while constantly stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
• Pour in the broth, give everything a good stir, and bring everything to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with the lid.
• Cook until the rice and orzo is tender, about 20-22 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 8 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF

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.

RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Stir in rice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and salt.
• Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 16 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

EASY STOVETOP RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan/pot. Add orzo and cook until golden brown.
• Add onion and saute until onions become clear.
• Add garlic and saute for another minute or so.
• 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.
• Remove from heat and remove lid. Let stand for a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve!

EASY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine the chicken broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium sauce pan over medium heat to warm. Once the liquid begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pasta and stir well to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the rice and continue to cook another 4-5 minutes until the rice is bright white.
• Add the celery and onions and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly, then pour the warm broth mixture into the skillet with the pasta and rice and stir to combine. Bring everything to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed
• Sprinkle the rice pilaf with the chopped parsley, then fluff with a fork. Serve warm.

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.

SEHRIYELI PILAV: TURKISH-STYLE RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a shallow saucepan, melt the butter and oil together. Add the orzo and stir continuously over medium heat until the pasta turns a dark golden color. Be careful and keep stirring so the butter and orzo don't burn.
• Add the uncooked rice and stir thoroughly until the grains are coated with the oil. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and then bring to a boil. If you are using chicken bouillon in place of stock, cut down on or omit the salt.
• Cover and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice slowly simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
• Without removing the cover, take the pan from the heat and put it aside to cool down for 5 minutes, keeping the lid on at all times. If too much condensation forms on the inside of the lid, open it and cover the top of the pan with a few paper towels, then replace the lid. This will absorb excess moisture and allow the rice to continue steaming at an even pace.
• Before serving, open the lid and gently stir the rice to loosen the bottom and separate the grains.
• You can use a small dessert bowl or ramekin as a mold to ​give it that signature rice pilaf look. Fill the bowl with the rice and use the back of a spoon to pack it down tightly. Invert the bowl onto a serving plate. The pilaf will pop out and should remain in the molded shape.

SERENA BAKES SIMPLY FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a large saute pan with a tight fitting lid add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until starting to become hot.
• Add shallots and orzo. Stir until orzo becomes golden brown and shallots are softened.
• Stir in rice and cook until translucent.
• Add chicken stock, herbs, and salt.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender, and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in butter until melted.

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!

GREEK LEMON RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse rice well then soak for 15-20 minutes in enough cold water to cover the rice by one inch. Drain well.
• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan with a lid. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until orzo is lightly browned. Stir in the rice.
• Add the lemon juice and broth and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Uncover and stir in parsley, dill, lemon zest, and salt and pepper, to taste, Serve immediately.

RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in a bowl or in a colander under running water. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently until the orzo is golden brown.
• Add the rinsed rice and stir for about 2 minutes, until the grains are coated with the butter.
• Add the stock and stir. Bring to a boil.
• Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
• Simmer the rice pilaf for 15 minutes.
• Remove the lid and check for doneness.
• Season with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE AND ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Bring water, wild rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute more.
• Pour rice and orzo into a serving dish. Stir in the pea mixture and green onions.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ORZO AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a three quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat and cook the onion until it's soft. Stir in the orzo and cook for one minute. Stir in the rice and cook for another minute. Add the chicken stock and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for twenty minutes.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• In a cast iron skillet, on high heat, melt one tablespoon of the butter in the olive oil.
• Sear the scallops on both sides until they're golden brown and cooked through, about four minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe the pan clean and add the wine, and simmer until it's reduced to a few tablespoons.
• Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the rest of the butter. Add the lemon zest and basil and serve over the scallops.

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.

TURKISH RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in cold water at least three times to remove any excess starch. (see note 4)
• Pour your broth into a small pan and heat until simmering. Or microwave it until steaming hot.
• Place a large skillet (one with a lid) or shallow pan (again with a lid) over medium heat.
• Add the butter and oil to the skillet to melt.
• Add in the orzo, stir to coat well, then cook the pasta for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
• While the pasta is cooking, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet, then add the onion to the pasta and saute gently for 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and the rice and stir together until the rice is bright white.
• Add the hot broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat, but don't lift the lid. Let the finished pilaf stand for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Sprinkle the finished pilaf with lemon juice and serve.

PIONEER WOMAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute until they start to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the wine (or broth), stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by about half.
• Add the bay leaf, the rice, the broth and salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is perfectly cooked.
• Turn off the heat and with a fork, lightly fluff the rice. Remove the bay leaf.
• Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

RICE PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat add 4 tablespoons butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika, cayenne, and when it starts to boil, reduce heat to low.
• In a large, deep skillet, over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter. Saute the chopped onion in butter until it is soft and translucent.
• Add vermicelli and cook for about 4 or 5 minutes until it is browned. (Be careful not to burn.)
• Add rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until it looks bright white.
• Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
• Pour broth into the skillet with rice, cover and cook until rice is cooked about 15 to 20 minutes.

SARAH'S RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

ORZO AND RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté orzo, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice and sauté, stirring, until coated with oil and butter.
• Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in zucchini, then let stand, covered, 5 minutes. (Zucchini will steam.) Stir in parsley and serve sprinkled with almonds.