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
0.33333333333333326 cup Orzo Pasta
2 cup Long grain rice, rinsed very well and drained. i used carolina brand
1 Medium onion, diced
Olive oil and/or butter for frying the onions and drizzling over the cooked rice
As required Sea salt or kosher salt
3.5 cup Water
Nutrition value
813
calories per serving
4 g Fat21 g Protein182 g Carbs10 g FiberOther
Current Totals
4 g Fat
21 g Protein
182 g Carbs
10 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
182 g
Protein
21 g
Fiber
10 g
Fats
Fat
4 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
60 mg
Iron
12 mg
Vitamin A
518 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
4 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
43 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
20 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
196 mg
Manganese
2 mg
Phosphorus
388 mg
Selenium
4 mcg
Zinc
4 mg
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
