Kritharaki Me Rize Greek Orzo And Rice Pilaf Recipes

Steps:

• Saute orzo in butter in a medium saucepan, until lightly brown.
• Add rice, stir to coat with the butter. Add stock.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
• Serve on a platter with grated kefalotiri cheese if desired.

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
• Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
• Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
• Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• Stir in broth and water.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Add more water as needed if rice and pasta are not done before liquid is absorbed).
• Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.
• Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in oil on medium heat until they begin to soften.
• Add the garlic, mint and pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, rice and green peas.
• Add the dill.
• Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the spinach is limp and the rice is hot, top with the feta and serve immediately.