Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf
A friend of mine served this side dish for a group dinner. We all loved and devoured it. It's so very easy and versatile that you can personalize it to suit your own taste.
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Ingredients:
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 cup | uncooked wild rice |
| salt to taste | |
| 1 cup | uncooked orzo pasta |
| 3 tablespoons | butter |
| 2 cups | chopped onions |
| 1 1/2 cup | frozen peas |
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground black pepper |
| 2 cups | green onions, chopped |
Directions:
Bring water, wild rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute more.
Pour rice and orzo into a serving dish. Stir in the pea mixture and green onions.
Source: allrecipes.com
