Golden Rice Orzo Recipes

ORZO AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
• Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
• Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.

ORZO AND RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté orzo, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice and sauté, stirring, until coated with oil and butter.
• Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in zucchini, then let stand, covered, 5 minutes. (Zucchini will steam.) Stir in parsley and serve sprinkled with almonds.

GOLDEN RICE & ORZO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan.
• Add the rice and orzo.
• Saute and stir until golden.
• Gently pour in the beef broth and water.
• Add the turmeric, garlic powder, onion flakes and salt.
• Stir and bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce the flame.
• Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
• Serve and garnish with the Romano cheese.