Orzo Pilaf

Name: Orzo Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine * orig was 2T; 1 cup orzo about 6 oz.; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 cup hot water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes Chopped fresh parsley, optional

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine * orig was 2T
1 cup orzo about 6 oz.
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1

In 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high, melt butter, stir in uncooked orzo and onion. Cook, stirring frequently until orzo is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in hot water and bouillon; heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 12 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley. If desired 4 serving (1/2 cup each).
2

Vegetable Pilaf: During the last 6 minutes of cooking stir in your choice of 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed and drained) or diced sweet red pepper or 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms.