Easy Rice Pilaf  serves 4

Easy Rice Pilaf

Here is a simple rice dish to enhance any meal.

​Note: You can omit the wine and just use 2 cups of broth.
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup orzo
1/2 cup rice (I like to use jasmine but any long grain rice will work)
 1-2 cloves garlic. minced
1 small onion, peeled and dice
​1/4 cup white wine
​1-3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (any combination of your favorite kind)

Directions:

1. Heat a medium saucepan  over medium heat.
2. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, cook garlic and onion until tender.
3.  Stir in rice and orzo coating well. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring well until rice/orzo are slightly golden in color.
4. Slowly add wine and broth to rice mixture.  Add salt to taste.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes. (Water should be gone and rice should be tender.)
6. Add the herbs to the rice and stir with a fork to combine.
7. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Calories 178, Fat 0.6g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 172mg
Carbohydrates 37.5g, Fiber 1.7g, Sugars 1.7g, Protein 4.7g