Rice Pilaf with Orzo

Name: Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp orzo pasta; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 cups vegetable broth, heated; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A classic side dish featuring fluffy white rice toasted with golden brown orzo pasta and butter.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed
2 tbsp orzo pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups vegetable broth, heated
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3

Add 2 tbsp orzo pasta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden brown.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice and stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
5

Pour in 1.5 cups heated vegetable broth and stir in 1/2 tsp fine salt.
6

Bring to a boil, cover tightly, turn heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes.
7

Remove from heat, place a clean paper towel under the lid, and rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Questions

Can I make Rice Pilaf with Orzo dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Rice Pilaf with Orzo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Rice Pilaf with Orzo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Rice Pilaf with Orzo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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