Orzo-Broccoli Pilaf

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Pasta, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 2/3 cup orzo pasta (rosamarina)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion until onion is tender.

  3. Stir in orzo.

  4. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned.

  5. Remove from heat.

  6. Carefully stir in chicken broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper.

  7. Bring to boiling: reduce heat.

  8. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.

  9. Remove saucepan from heat: stir in broccoli.

  10. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  11. Serve.

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