Orzo and Rice

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

An orzo rice dish. Orzo pasta, toasted golden brown in butter, is cooked in bouillon with rice to make an easy and versatile side. Garnish with herbs.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 cube chicken bouillon
2 cups water

Directions

1 In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
2 Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
3 Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.