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.
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
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.
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.
Add spices, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, paprika, and salt to the rice; stir well.
Slowly add warmed or room temperature stock to the pan; turn up heat; bring to a boil; turn heat down to medium-low for a gentle simmer; cover; cook for 15 minutes (or follow the cooking time on the rice package). DON'T remove the lid until the cooking time is up!
After 15 minutes, remove rice from heat; let rest, covered, for 3 minutes. Remove the lid. Garnish with parsley. Fluff with a fork.
Serve immediately.
6 servings.