CHEESY ORZO PILAF
The next time you are going to reach for the rice to make a pilaf, choose orzo pasta instead! This pasta is shaped like a grain of rice. It's delicious in this easy recipe - it is loaded with all kinds of good stuff! I love it and it shows. LOL
Provided by Manami
Categories Cheese
Time 28m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
- Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper & bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
- Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 400.2, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 18.5
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