Orzo 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.

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.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORZOTTO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the orzo and stir until thoroughly mixed with the onion and garlic and coated in the butter, a minute or so. Add a third of the broth and stir gently, then bring to the boil. Add the dry mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook until the liquid has been absorbed by the orzo, 3 to 4 minutes, then add another third of the broth. Cook, stirring, until this, too, has been absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the broccoli followed by the remaining broth and the pimientos, then bring to the boil. Cook until the broccoli and orzo are almost cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cheeses, stirring, and cook until completely melted and smooth and the broccoli and orzo are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the fresh parsley.

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.

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 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.

GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.