Pasta and Grain Pilaf

Name: Pasta and Grain Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup long grain brown rice; 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Submitted by vrvrvr

"From "What's for Dinner?" by Maryana Vollstedt. A combination of grains and pasta with subtle herb seasoning, slightly chewy. I was happy to find that my whole family loved this...even the 5 year old! Hooray! It's delicious."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
¹⁄₂ cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ cup long grain brown rice
¹⁄₂ cup pearl barley, rinsed
¹⁄₂ cup orzo pasta
3 cups chicken broth
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
¹⁄₄ cup chopped parsley

directions

In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add rice, barley and orzo and stir until grains and pasta are coated.
Add chicken broth, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.