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Carrot & Zucchini Rice Pilaf

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Emily

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 2/3 cup orzo
  • 4 carrots diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 3/4 cup no salt added chicken broth
  • 1 small zucchini diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the orzo and stir until browned, about 1 minute.
  2. Add carrots, salt, and pepper, stir for another minute.
  3. Add the rice and saute, stirring, until rice is coated with oil and butter.
  4. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and add the zucchini, then let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in parsley before serving.