The Easiest Orzo and Rice
Looking for a delicious and easy side dish? Try this orzo and rice recipe. It’s quick, easy to make, and so delicious. Plus, you can make this tasty side in under 20 minutes. Made from three simple ingredients, this side dish is a winner. As another added bonus, you only need one pan so clean up is a breeze.
For this recipe, I added some fresh chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. It gave this recipe more of a Mediterranean flare. However, you can enjoy this dish without adding anything to it. The orzo and rice taste so good with the browned butter. Considering this recipe only calls for three ingredients, you’ll be blown away by how much flavor this dish packs.
Pair this recipe with seared salmon or chicken for the perfect weeknight meal. You can also add some canned tuna and make it into more of a pasta salad. This would be perfect for a quick and healthy lunch option. There are so many ways you can enjoy this recipe. So, give this tasty dish a try!
Looking for more dish dishes? Try my roasted brussel sprouts with green apple and balsamic glaze. Or my one pan crispy smashed potatoes.
The Easiest Orzo and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup white rice – I used Uncle Ben’s
- 2 + ¼ cups water
Optional Add-Ins:
- Fresh spinach
- Kalamata olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Garlic
- Sundried tomatoes
- Crumbled feta
Equipment
- 3 quart soup pot with lid
Instructions
- In a small 3 quart soup pot over medium heat add the butter. Once melted, add the orzo pasta.
- Stir well until a foam begins to form and the orzo is lightly browned.
- Next, you’ll add the white rice and water. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for an additional 15-17 minutes or until the orzo and rice are tender.
- Add your favorite ingredients and gently fold everything together. Serve hot!
One Comment on “The Easiest Orzo and Rice”
This recipe is so easy and so tasty. I’ve never cooked orzo before (I’ve had it just never cooked it.). You can add whatever optional ingredients you have on hand-even grilled chicken if you want. It was so good my picky 2 year old ate it. This is a “keeper” recipe for my family.