Orzo Pilaf With Mushrooms Recipes

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 PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS, LEEKS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring broth and tomatoes just to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leeks and garlic. Cover skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in cooked orzo, basil, vinegar, tomatoes and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish; cover with foil.
• Bake pilaf until heated through, about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

ORZO PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in orzo. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed all liquid, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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.

MUSHROOM AND ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, 3 teaspoons thyme, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Mix in orzo, then broth and nutmeg. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Mix in remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

INSTANT POT® RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil, rice, and orzo. Saute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot constantly, until orzo is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup broth and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom.
• Turn cooker off and add remaining broth, garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff the rice. Add mushrooms and parsley. Taste and adjust salt as needed.