Orzo-Broccoli Pilaf
Orzo is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta, larger than a grain of rice, but slightly smaller than a pine nut. It tastes great in this vegetable-filled pilaf.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
Makes six 2/3-cup servings.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2/3 cup orzo (rosamarina)
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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup shredded carrot
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1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups small broccoli flowerets
Directions
1.
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 minutes more or until orzo is lightly browned. Remove from heat.
2.
Carefully stir in the 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. Makes six 2/3-cup servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 113, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 37%, Calcium 2%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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