Orzo and Rice Recipe
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Orzo and Rice

By: C.Crane 
"A filling side dish that is great with chicken. It is a real family favorite in our house."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (120)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
  2. Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
  3. Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 192 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Some reviewers have called this bland - I say it's mild, which sometimes is just what is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Jamie   view full review
This is like a cheap low salt version of RiceARoni. I've used vegetable and beef bullion and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
After reading the other reviews, I doubled the bouillon. This was good, but next time I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by maria r s   view full review
We really enjoyed this side dish!! I doubled the recipe because I always make extra rice to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by JUMAHA   view full review
Waaaaay too bland as written! Potentially easy to improve though. Next time I'd take the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great side dish. I used chicken broth instead of the boullion and water, and sauted a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by NainInCandia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a nice change from regular rice. I did make some alterations to the recipe after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by Cook from LA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good. I cut the butter to 1 T. and increased the rice/orzo to 3/4 c. each,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2003 by Jeanette   view full review
We eat this about once a week at our house. My only tip would be to add more boullion. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by HayesMommy   view full review
This is a great base recipe. You can add just about anything to it and change the flavor of...

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