Orzo Pilaf with Green Onion and Parmesan
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this comforting and flavorful Orzo Pilaf with Green Onion and Parmesan! Featuring toasty, golden orzo pasta gently simmered in a rich broth and infused with aromatic garlic, this dish is lusciously finished with fresh green onions and creamy, freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A touch of butter and olive oil adds an indulgent richness, while a sprinkle of parsley provides the perfect finishing touch. This one-pot wonder is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal side or light main course. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly cheesy, this orzo pilaf will soon become your go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add the orzo to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is lightly golden and toasted.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant, ensuring the garlic doesn't burn.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the sliced green onions and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the orzo pilaf to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.8 g | 289% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 6664 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 120.1 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2742 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
