Orzo Pilaf

By á-47

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 oz) box orzo
• 1 (32 oz) carton chicken broth
• 2 fresh zucchini, chopped
• 2 fresh yellow squash, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tea. salt
• 1/2 tea. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add orzo, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in broth, zucchini, and squash, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.

Serve warm or at room temperature.