Basmati Rice Pilaf with Prosciutto, Garbanzo Beans and Orzo

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf with Prosciutto, Garbanzo Beans and Orzo
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps torn fresh basil leaves; 237 milliliters basmati rice; 1 bay leaf; 59 milliliters 1/4-inch-diced red and green bell peppers, seeded and membrane removed; 237 milliliters canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 59 milliliters 1/4-inch-diced carrot; 1 Juice a lemon; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 710 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps torn fresh mint leaves; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 237 milliliters orzo pasta; 113 grams sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped; 59 milliliters sliced scallions

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Prosciutto, Garbanzo Beans and Orzo is a dairy free side dish. One serving contains 381 calories, 12g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, diced carrot, bay leaf, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Bring the oil to medium-high heat in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightly fitting lid.

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Add the prosciutto and crisp until it is lightly golden and the fat renders, about 1 minute.

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Prosciutto

Add the carrots, peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the orzo and rice. Toast until the grains are all evenly coated with oil, about 3 minutes.

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Pour the broth and lemon juice into the same pot. Bring to a boil.

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Add the garbanzos and bay leaf and stir to combine. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the orzo and rice are tender.

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Remove from the heat once the liquid is fully absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.

Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 full minutes. Fluff with two forks, remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the scallions and serve garnished with the basil and mint leaves.

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