The Secret Ingredient (Saffron): Saffron and Orange Rice Pilaf with Orzo and Pine Nuts

Name: The Secret Ingredient (Saffron): Saffron and Orange Rice Pilaf with Orzo and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Kosher salt; 237 milliliters low-sodium organic chicken stock; 2 teaspoons zest from 1/4 orange; 59 milliliters orzo; 4 servings Freshly cracked black pepper; 3 Tbsps toasted pine nuts; 237 milliliters parboiled rice; 1 teaspoons saffron; 1 shallot, finely diced; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 237 milliliters water

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give The Secret Ingredient (Saffron): Saffron and Orange Rice Pilaf with Orzo and Pine Nuts a try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 287 calories. Head to the store and pick up parboiled rice, freshly cracked pepper, pine nuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium saucepot, heat the water and stock with the saffron over medium heat.

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Saffron

Stock

Water

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Pot

In a large saucepot, melt the butter over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add the orzo, and toast until golden brown, about 90 seconds.

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Toast

Orzo

Add the shallot, and season with salt. Sauté on low heat until the shallot is translucent, about 2 1/2 minutes.

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Shallot

Salt

Add the rice, and stir to coat in the butter.

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Butter

Rice

Add the water, stock, and saffron, and raise the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and stir in orange zest, pine nuts, and pepper.

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Orange Zest