Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

by Jonathan Suarez 2 years ago
4.5 (2)
58 minutes
224.9 kcal
39.3 g carbs
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Description

A friend of mine served this side dish for a group dinner. We all loved and devoured it. It's so very easy and versatile that you can personalize it to suit your own taste.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups green onions, chopped
Directions
  1. 1. Bring water, wild rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more.
  2. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute more.
  4. 4. Pour rice and orzo into a serving dish. Stir in the pea mixture and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 224.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 39.3 g
protein: 7.3 g
saturated fat: 2.9 g
cholesterol: 11.5 mg
sodium: 50.4 mg
fiber: 3.4 g
sugar: 3.8 g