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A bowl of orzo rice topped with chopped parsley
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4.97 from 27 votes

Orzo Rice

This Orzo Rice is the perfect rice side dish for any meal. Whips up just as fast as Rice-A-Roni but tastes so much better!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Rice Pilaf, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 8
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan/pot. Add orzo and cook until golden brown.
    Toasted orzo in a pot
  • Add onion and saute until onions become clear. Add garlic and saute for another minute or so.
    toasted orzo with sauteed onions and garlic
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
    A pot of orzo rice
  • Remove from heat and remove lid. Let stand for a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve!
    A bowl of orzo rice topped with chopped parsley

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Notes

  • My very favorite entree to pair this orzo rice with is fish. On those nights when I just want to keep things simple and easy, I will cook up some seasoned fish with this rice dish and some steamed veggies and dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes.
  • It is also fantastic with chicken, particularly this coconut curry grilled chicken, baked lemon chicken, or this grilled balsamic chicken.
  • The turmeric is more for color than flavor, you can leave it out if you don't have it on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg