WILD RICE AND ORZO PILAF

Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf image

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.

Provided by Tricia McTamaney

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas

Time 1h18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g