Spanish Rice Pilaf

This is the ultimate evolution of my rice pilaf. I had some extra tomato paste around that needed using. Let's face it, practically no one uses the entire can at once! This easy dish pairs well with chicken.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
• 1 cup parboiled brown rice
• ¼ cup orzo

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix chicken stock, brown rice, orzo, and margarine in a saucepan using a fork. Bring to a boil. Mix with a fork again and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and adobo seasoning until rice is a consistent reddish color.