Turkish•quick
Turkish Orzo Rice
Turkish orzo rice is toasted in butter, boiled in Turkish seasoning, and steamed until light and fluffy — all in less than 30 minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Turkish Spice Blend (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan with lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast, stirring until browned.
- 2
Add the rice, water, salt and seasoning. Stir to mix and bring to a boil.
- 3
Turn heat to low, cover and steam for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 10 minutes. Fluff with fork prior to serving.
- 4
Add all sauce ingredients together and stir to combine.
- 5
Serve with optional Lemon Mint Sauce spooned on top.