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Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe (One Pot)

One Pot Rice Pilaf

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Quick, easy rice pilaf recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 30 minutes. Flavored with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword one pot rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 343
Author Abeer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large nonstick pot over medium heat.
  • Add orzo pasta and stir fry until it's golden brown.
  • Add onions and cook until they become translucent.
  • Add garlic and rice and cook for about 1 minute until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add broth, salt, pepper, parsley and mix.
  • Turn up the heat to High and bring to a boil.
  • Then, lower the heat to Medium.
  • Cover and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and rice and orzo become tender (about 15 minutes).
  • Turn off heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, covered.
  • Uncover and mix in in parmesan cheese and fluff up the rice with a fork.
  • Garnish with parsley and almonds. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg