HAZELNUT-MUSHROOM PILAF

Hazelnut-Mushroom Pilaf image

I created this to incorporate two of our favorites: hazelnuts and mushrooms. It combines rice, orzo pasta, and lots of goodies - very delicious!

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
½ cup uncooked long-grain rice
¼ cup uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup minced celery
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter, then saute rice, orzo, mushrooms, onion, and celery. Stir constantly until rice is lightly browned.
Mix in chicken broth, parsley, marjoram, pepper, and hazelnuts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and allow to simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 584 mg, Sugar 2 g