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Toasted Parmesan Orzo

Orzo toasted in butter and tossed with salty parmesan... sheer perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 cup of dried orzo
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan, grated or finely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Place 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium sauce pan and place it over medium high heat
  • Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add 1 cup of orzo into the pan 
  • Allow the dry orzo to brown in the melted butter for 2-4 minutes, stirring occasional
  • Once about half of the orzo has browned, add 2 cups of chicken stock into the pan
  • Bring the chicken stock up to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the orzo
  • Transfer the sauce pan onto a heat proof surface, such as a wooden cutting board
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the orzo and stir until melted
  • Add 1/2 cup of grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley
  • Mix until all of the ingredients are fully combined
  • Serve warm