ORZO PILAF
To change our menu options today, instead of potatoes, I opted to make a Pilaf using Orzo. It is a pasta shaped like rice & looks like rice, but only cooks for 8 or 9 minutes, depending on how it is being served. Usuallly it is cooked with celery, onions, carrots, & mushrooms, & often times peas are added, I have even added...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, about 6-8 quarts, add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2. When water comes to a rolling boil add orzo, and cook till al dente, between 7 to 9 minutes, or to your desired doneness.
- 3. Remove from heat, rinse and drain , and return back to pot,add black pepper, and additional salt if desired, add cooked peas, 2-3 tablespoons of butter or can use pan drippings from baked chicken, or add 1 can of cream of chicken broth and drained sliced mushrooms, sauteed green onions, if using, stir to blend together and serve while hot.
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