Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

A friend of mine served this side dish for a group dinner. We all loved and devoured it. It's so very easy and versatile that you can personalize it to suit your own taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 58 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 18 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1 ½ cups frozen peas
• 2 cups green onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, wild rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute more.

Step 4

Pour rice and orzo into a serving dish. Stir in the pea mixture and green onions.