Orzo Pilaf

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsps)
  • 1 lb. orzo
  • 3/4 cup dry vermouth
  • 3 1/2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
  • 10 oz frozen peas
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat butter in 12 in nonstick skillted over medium high heat, when foaming subsides add onion and 3/4 tsp salt and cook , stirring frequently until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 mins.
  2. 2
    Add garlic and cook until fragrant @ 30 secondhhs.
  3. 3
    Add orzo NS COOK, STIRRING FREQUENTLYWITH HEATPROOF rubber spatula, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5-6 minutes.
  4. 4
    Off heat , add vermouth and chicken broth.
  5. 5
    Return skillet to heat and bring to boil.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occaisssssssionally until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 mins.
  7. 7
    With rubber spatula mix in peas, parmesan, nutmeg and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Letstand off heat until peas are heated through. Serve

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