Beautiful Little Orzo and Rice Pilaf

Here is a good summer dish to help take care of those zucchini, which must now be about to take over your garden. It's a simple orzo and rice pilaf.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 Tbsp. butter

• 2/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 carrots, cut into small slices

• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

• 1/2 cup white rice

• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup water

• 1 small to medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oil and butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté orzo, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 1 minute.

Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Add rice and sauté, stirring, until coated with oil and butter.

Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and quickly stir in zucchini. Zucchini will steam while you're putting the rest of dinner on the table.

Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

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bon appetit