How to Make Orzo-Rice Pilaf with Patty Pan Squash and Bell Pepper - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orzo-Rice Pilaf with Patty Pan Squash and Bell Pepper is a delightful and flavorsome dish that combines the nutty texture of orzo and rice with the freshness of patty pan squash and bell pepper. This recipe is a perfect way to introduce some variety into your regular dinner routine, and it's a great way to use up any surplus squash or peppers you might have in your fridge.

This dish is a wonderful fusion of Mediterranean and American flavors, with the orzo and rice providing a classic...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 pattypan squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add orzo and cook and stir until golden brown with a slight nutty aroma, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice, onion, squash, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes and continue to stir until rice is coated in butter, about a minute.
  • Stir in the Swanson® Unsalted Chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until orzo is al dente and rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 101mg