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Parmesan & Basil Orzo
Cheesy orzo with fresh basil makes a great side dish with chicken, fish, or beef.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
orzo recipe, orzo side dish
Servings:
4
people
Ingredients
½
cup
orzo
1
cup
water
1
cube
chicken or vegetable bullion
1
tbsp
butter
½
tsp
garlic powder
½
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
(plus more for garnish)
6
leaves
fresh basil
chopped
Instructions
Dissolve chicken bullion in 1 cup hot water and set aside.
Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, add the orzo.
Stir while the dry orzo cooks until it’s toasted and slightly golden.
Add the bullion mixture and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is has a firm chewy texture.
Remove from heat. Stir in basil and parmesan.
Notes
See "
How to Chiffonade Basil
" from The Kitchn.