Rice Pilaf

I love this recipe as it gives me another option besides potatoes for a side dish that is not only easy to fix, but it doesn't come in a box!

Rice Pilaf

2 TBSP. butter
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic. minced
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 tsp. dried parsley

Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.