*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Rice-Orzo Pilaf

Recipe By     : Fear of Frying 1996
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fear Of Frying                   Pasta and Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  teaspoons     olive oil
     1/2  cup           rice
     1/2  cup           orzo
  13 3/4  ounces        low-salt chicken broth -- plus
                        water -- as needed
   1      tablespoon    chopped fresh parsley
   1      tablespoon    Butter Buds®
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
     1/4  teaspoon      salt -- optional

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Stir in the rice and orzo. While stirring
constantly, cook the rice and orzo over medium heat for a minute or two
until golden.

Add enough water to the chicken broth to make just slightly less than 2
cups of liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil, then stir into the rice mixture
Stir in the remaining ingredients, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer
for 25 minutes or until the rice and pasta are tender and the liquid is
absorbed. Remove from heat but  keep covered. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Stir, and serve immediately.  

*161 cals, 2.5 g fat (15%).  *Fear of Frying: A Sensible Approach to Quick
& Easy, Healthy, Low-Fat Eating for the Busy Family. (1996) by Virginia N.
White  (Chronimed Publishing).  *Variation: add finely chopped fresh
parsley, lemon juice and minced onion/scallion.  Add grated carrot and
minced fresh thyme. 

Called "Rice pilaf" in the book.

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