Orzo-Rice Pilaf with Patty Pan Squash and Bell Pepper

This orzo and brown basmati pilaf with Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth, pattypan squash, red bell pepper, fresh thyme, and Parmesan cheese makes a delicious anytime side dish.

• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup brown basmati rice
• 1 pattypan squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add orzo and cook and stir until golden brown with a slight nutty aroma, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice, onion, squash, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes and continue to stir until rice is coated in butter, about a minute.

Step 2

Stir in the Swanson® Unsalted Chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until orzo is al dente and rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 35 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese.