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Recipe by Nitra Ladies Auxiliary

Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

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10 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Gluten - Wheat

This side dish is perfect for a weekday meal, or for a Shabbat or Yom Tov seuda. Easy to make, the combination of wild rice, orzo, and sauteed veggies is beyond delicious. This is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

  • 1 and 1/4 cups orzo, such as Gefen Whole Wheat Orzo

  • 1 cup wild rice

  • 3 tablespoons margarine

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)

Directions

Prepare the Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

1.

Cook orzo and wild rice, separately, according to package instructions.

2.

In a 12 inch skillet, sauté onions in melted margarine. Add celery, cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.

Add mushrooms and spices. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until water evaporates and vegetables are tender.

4.

Combine vegetables with orzo and wild rice. Place into nine inch pan.

5.

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

Credits

Photography by Tamara Friedman

Recipe tags

Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf

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Layala Landau
Layala Landau
1 year ago

Can regular rice be used? (Like basmati) And do I adjust the baking time if I use it?