Hazelnut-Mushroom Pilaf

I created this to incorporate two of our favorites: hazelnuts and mushrooms. It combines rice, orzo pasta, and lots of goodies - very delicious!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 256 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ½ cup uncooked long-grain rice
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• ¼ cup minced celery
• ¼ cup uncooked orzo pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter, then saute rice, orzo, mushrooms, onion, and celery. Stir constantly until rice is lightly browned.

Step 2

Mix in chicken broth, parsley, marjoram, pepper, and hazelnuts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and allow to simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.