Orzo Pilaf Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| Sodium chicken broth | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Orzo | 3 Ounce | |
| Frozen peas | 1 Cup (16 tbs), thawed | |
| Scallion | 2 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Parmesan cheese | 2 Tablespoon, grated | |
| 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon reduced- calorie tub margarine | ||
| Ground black pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine chicken broth, orzo and 1 cup water. Microwave, covered, on High 6-7 minutes (mixture will come to a boil). Reduce power to Medium-High; stir; cook 2 minutes; stir again. Cook 3-4 minutes longer, until orzo is almost tender; stir.
2. Add peas, scallion, Parmesan cheese, margarine and pepper. Let stand, covered, 5-6 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
2. Add peas, scallion, Parmesan cheese, margarine and pepper. Let stand, covered, 5-6 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
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