Orzo and Broccoli Pilaf

"This side dish goes with everything. It is simple to make and delicious! You can experiment and add different fresh herbs each time for a different taste."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. This was a fast, simple and very mild tasting side dish. I added fresh parsley and a bit of garlic powder to taste and used fresh broccoli. I served it with the Crabmeat Stuffed Tilapia Recipe and it was a perfect balance. Next time, as a change of pace, I'll substitute frozen asparagas spears for the broccoli.
     
  2. Made this today with Gatorbek's Breaded and Fried Tilapia. I didn't stay exactly to the recipe. I added 1/4 cup each of finely chopped red onion and celery which I sauted with the orzo and chopped fresh broccoli and only for 5 mins. I did not add any salt as I used 1 tbsp of chicken boulion with 14 oz. of water. Only simmered for 12 mins. on med-low. Excellent starter recipe will make again.
     
  3. Very tasty pilaf with the colorful (and healthy!) addition of broccoli. I used fresh broccoli, and otherwise followed the recipe directions. Very versatile side dish to go with many entrees. I served this with chicken.
     
  4. Very good! Made this to go with baked chicken. Simple to put together and not over-powering with the rest of the meal. Thanks for posting Crazycook! Made for Spring 2009 PAC
     
  5. I served this Pilaf with Lamb and everyone at the dinner party declared it a winner. Will definitly make this one again and wouldn't change a thing about the recipe
     
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  1. This was a fast, simple and very mild tasting side dish. I added fresh parsley and a bit of garlic powder to taste and used fresh broccoli. I served it with the Crabmeat Stuffed Tilapia Recipe and it was a perfect balance. Next time, as a change of pace, I'll substitute frozen asparagas spears for the broccoli.
     

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