Orzo And Broccoli Pilaf Recipes

ORZO-BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion until onion is tender.
• Stir in orzo.
• Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully stir in chicken broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper.
• Bring to boiling: reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
• Remove saucepan from heat: stir in broccoli.
• Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Serve.

BROCCOLI AND ORZO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Strain and set aside.
• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and flour, whisk together and cook for about 1 minute. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bring the sauce to a low boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the Havarti, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the broccoli and orzo.
• Transfer the mixture to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Havarti and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl. Season with salt and spread evenly over the casserole. Bake until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

HERBED ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Saute 1 chopped onion and 1 thyme sprig in butter over medium heat until golden; season with salt. Increase the heat to medium high; add 1 cup orzo and toast 2 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the orzo is tender, 15 minutes. Stir in some chopped dill. Top with sour cream and paprika.

ORZO BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion in hot oil until onion is tender.
• Stir in the orzo.
• Cook and stir about 2 minute longer until orzo is lightly browned.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully stir in the chicken broth, carrot, marjoram and pepper.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
• Remove saucepan from heat; stir in broccoli. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, melt butter along with olive oil.
• Saute broccoli along with orzo for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and pepper.

MUSHROOM ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• melt 3 tbsp butter in large skillet, add shallots, garlic, 3 tsp thyme, and saute add mushrooms, saute 8 minutes until softened.
• add remaining butter, orzo, broth, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, heat to boil lower to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
• stir in remaining thyme.

ORZO PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add the broth, orzo, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in parsley.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter with the oil and saute the garlic until aromatic. Add the thawed broccoli and saute until heated through. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mix with the cooked orzo and serve alongside your favorite chicken or lamb dish.