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This simple, delicious side dish features both rice and orzo pasta and is infused with fresh herbs.
Servings 1 Serving
Cal 338 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 66 g
Fat 4 g
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Ingredients
- ¾ tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup orzo pasta (can use gluten free pasta)
- ¼ cup jasmine rice (can substitute plain long-grain white rice)
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ tsp vegetable bouillon (can substitute chicken bouillon)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ⅔ leaves fresh basil leaves (large leaves, very thinly sliced*)
- ½ tsp rosemary (fresh, minced*)
- ½ tsp oregano* (fresh)
- ½ tsp thyme* (fresh)
- 1 ½ tsp Italian parsley (fresh, chopped)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt (if needed)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and stir to coat. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is lightly browned.
- Add the rice, water, bouillon, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce the heat to low, making sure it is still simmer, and cover with a lid.
- Cook for about 15 minutes and check to see if the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is tender, add the fresh herbs, stir, and taste. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes if the water has not been absorbed.
- Remove from the heat. Taste and add salt if needed. Let rest for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork before serving.