Riceless Pilaf

Submitted by subaruthie

"My husband asked me to make "rice pilaf without the rice." This is just as easy as what you'd buy in a box with perfect flavor, no fillers, and no preservatives."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (or boullion and water equivalent)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

directions

1. Combine oil and orzo in small saucepan.
2. Stir frequently over medium-high heat until pasta is browned.
3. Add liquid and seasonings.
4. Bring back to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low.
6. Simmer 5-10 minutes (uncovered) until just slightly saucy.

Reviews

[Boomette]

Me too I had to add 1 cup of chicken broth cause it was not cooked. Besides that the taste is really good. Thanks subaruthie :) Made for Cookbook tag game

 

[bmcnichol]

This was good but I too had to use more broth and cook a lot longer to get the orzo tender. We really liked the flavor. I liked that it was a different pasta side dish.

 

[breezermom]

The taste is very good! Because there is no chopping of vegetables, this recipe is very quick and easy. However, I followed the recipe's instructions instead of the orzo box, and after the cooking time, my orzo was still crunchy. I had to add quite a bit more chicken broth to get the orzo tender. With a few minor adjustments, this can be a great recipe! Thanks for sharing!