Easy Rice Pilaf
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
Directions
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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.