Toasted orzo makes this pilaf special. The orzo lends a light, nutty aroma and taste to the fluffy rice. This recipe makes a big batch. It reheats well.
Ingredients for Rice Pilaf With Toasted Orzo Recipe
0.17 cup Orzo Pasta
1 cup Long grain rice, rinsed very well and drained. i used carolina brand
1/2 Medium onion, diced
As required Olive oil and/or butter for frying the onions and drizzling over the cooked rice
As required Sea salt or kosher salt
1.75 cup Water
Nutrition value
813
calories per serving
4 g Fat21 g Protein182 g Carbs10 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
4g
Protein
21g
Carbs
182g
Fiber
10g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
182g
Protein
21g
Fiber
10g
Fats
Fat
4g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
60mg
Iron
12mg
Vitamin A
518mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
43mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
20mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
196mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
388mg
Selenium
4mcg
Zinc
4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment