Orzo and Broccoli Pilaf

Submitted by Crazycook in PA

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 10 ounces frozen broccoli, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. In a large sauce pan, melt butter along with olive oil.
2. Saute broccoli along with orzo for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[flamingflave]

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.

 

[jorgydee]

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.

 

[Ginny Sue]

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.

 

[kittycatmom]

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

 

[countrylady691]

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