BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PROSCIUTTO, GARBANZO BEANS AND ORZO

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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Prosciutto, Garbanzo Beans and Orzo image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped
1/4 cup 1/4-inch-diced carrot
1/4 cup 1/4-inch-diced red and green bell peppers, seeded and membrane removed
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup basmati rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Bring the oil to medium-high heat in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightly fitting lid. Add the prosciutto and crisp until it is lightly golden and the fat renders, about 1 minute. Add the carrots, peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orzo and rice. Toast until the grains are all evenly coated with oil, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the broth and lemon juice into the same pot. Bring to a boil. Add the garbanzos and bay leaf and stir to combine. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the orzo and rice are tender. Remove from the heat once the liquid is fully absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 full minutes. Fluff with two forks, remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the scallions and serve garnished with the basil and mint leaves.

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