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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Rice
Mediterranean
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ onion, diced (¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup celery, diced (1 stalk)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup orzo
  • ½ cup basmati rice
  • 1½ cups chicken stock, room temp or hot
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp. dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. oregano
  • ⅛ tsp. thyme
  • ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  • Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add celery, onion, and garlic and sauté for about a minute.
  • Add orzo and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and sauteé for 4-5 minutes until orzo is browned and onions are soft.
  • Add the chicken stock, bay leaf, herbs, and spices and stir.
  • Increase heat to high and bring stock to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff rice and top with chopped parsley.