Description

This easy dish will become one of your go to side dishes. It's made in just one pot, it's packed with flavor, and is ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil, divided
• 1/2 large onion, diced white or yellow
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c. orzo
• 1 c. long grain white rice, rinsed
• 3 c. vegetable stock (or chicken stock)*
• 1/4 t. coriander
• 1/4 t. garlic powder
• 1/4 t. onion powder
• 1/4 t. paprika
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

1. Heat 1 T. olive oil on medium heat in a 12" cast iron skillet, deep skillet, or pot. Add garlic and onion; sauté for 60-90 seconds. Add orzo; stir well to coat orzo; toast for 3 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add remaining 1 T. olive oil; add rice; stir to ensure that all of the rice is coated in the oil. Toast rice for 4-5 minutes until rice is translucent.
3. Add spices, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, paprika, and salt to the rice; stir well.