This Rice with Orzo is a delicious and easy side dish that goes with just about any meal. With only a handful of ingredients, you can make this restaurant-style rice at home!
This Rice with Orzo is a delicious and easy side dish that goes with just about any meal. With only a handful of ingredients, you can make this restaurant style rice at home! It is incredibly simple to make at home and tastes so much better than the boxed version. Tender, fluffy rice, golden, nutty orzo, and plenty of butter. All cooked together with broth/stock. Serve this Rice with just about anything.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup orzo
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water at least three times to remove any excess starch. (see note 4)
- Pour your broth into a small pan and heat until simmering. Or microwave it until steaming hot.
- Place a large skillet (one with a lid) or shallow pan (again with a lid) over medium heat.
- Add the butter and oil to the skillet to melt.
- Add in the orzo, stir to coat well, then cook the pasta for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned
- Add the rice and stir together until the rice is bright white.
- Add the hot broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat, but don’t lift the lid. Let the finished rice stand for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve enjoy.
