Rosemary Lemon Orzo Pilaf Food

ROSEMARY LEMON ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-quart heavy saucepan sauté orzo in butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned lightly and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring liquid to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

SAFFRON ORZO

Steps:

• Cook 1 minced shallot in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup orzo and cook, stirring, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon each saffron and kosher salt and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then stir and reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until the orzo is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt.

LEMON-ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in medium-size saucepan.
• Stir in orzo, basil and lemon.
• Return to boiling.
• Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from heat and serve.

ROSEMARY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a 6-quart saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo well and in a large bowl toss with oil, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON DILL ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the water, chicken bouillon and 1 Tbs olive oil to a boil.
• Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
• Drain the orzo and rinse with plenty of cool water.
• Shake of excess water and reserve orzo at room temperature.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the other 1 Tbs olive oil.
• Toss in the orzo, dill, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix to combine and add the lemon juice.
• Toss to mix well and serve immediately.

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.