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Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
Rice pilaf is a quick, simple, flavorful dish made with tons of dried fruit, nuts, cheese, and herbs tossed with toasted orzo and rice.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 22 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock ((or water))
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 dried apricots (chopped)
- 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 lemon (wedges for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and add almonds. Toast for 1 minute and add the orzo pasta. Toast both almonds and orzo, moving around pan until golden brown.
- 2
Add the rice and chicken stock (or water), salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, turn to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Remove lid and top pilaf with chopped apricots, parsley and feta cheese. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Fluff pilaf, taste for seasoning and serve warm with slices of lemon.