Orzo Broccoli Pilaf

Easy Everyday Low Carb

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2⁄3 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded carrot
• 1  teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  cups broccoli florets

Directions

1. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion in hot oil until onion is tender.
3. Stir in the orzo.
4. Cook and stir about 2 minute longer until orzo is lightly browned.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Carefully stir in the chicken broth, carrot, marjoram and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
8. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
9. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in broccoli. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.