Rice goes with so many great dinner dishes but sometimes it can get a little boring. For a change of pace, make rice pilaf. There are some very tasty mixes out there but it is easy super easy to make it yourself. Here is a quick recipe for you:
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Homemade Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup converted white rice
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 T butter
1/2 chicken bouillon cube
Directions
Pour water into a 2 quart saucepan
Bring to a boil.
Add 1/2 chicken bouillon cube, butter and rice.
Gently stir.
When it returns to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add orzo and continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Rice pilaf tastes great with Chicken French, Belgian Brisket, barbecue pork chops and so many more wonderful meals. What would YOU serve it with?
Enjoy!
I honestly had no idea it was that simple to make rice pilaf; we always buy the boxed mixes but I can’t help but wonder what is in them. My husband loves rice of all kinds and I try to switch it up for my kids every now and then with a bit of rice pilaf instead. Pinned.