Orzo Pilaf

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Orzo Pilaf

 

2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced (1/2 of an 8 oz. pkg.)

1/2 cup chopped onion

2/3 cup orzo (rosamarina) pasta

1 can (14 oz.) vegetable broth

1/2 cup carrot, peeled and shredded

1 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

2 cups small broccoli flowerets  

 

In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium high heat. Cook and stir the

mushrooms and

onion in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in the orzo. Cook and stir about

2 minutes more or

until orzo is lightly browned. Remove from heat.

 

Carefully stir in the chicken broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper. Bring to

boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.

Remove sauce pan from

heat; stir in broccoli. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

 

Makes six 2/3 cup servings.