Name: Asiago Garlic Orzo Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: A
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; ¾ lb orzo; 5 minced garlic cloves; 1 cup grated Asiago cheese; to taste salt; to taste, freshly ground pepper

This makes a delicious pilaf, but be careful seasoning because Asiago is salty by itself.

How To Make Asiago Garlic Orzo Pilaf

5 from 2 votes

Cheesy rice dish cooked in chicken broth

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¾ lb orzo
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
salt , to taste
ground pepper , to taste, freshly

Instructions

Bring the broth to a boil over high heat in a large heavy saucepan.
Add the orzo and garlic and reduce the heat to medium high.
Briskly simmer uncovered for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pasta is tender, and most of the broth has been absorbed.
Turn the heat off, but leave the pan on the stove.
Add the cheese and mix well.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, remembering to taste first as the Asiago can be very salty.
Serve warm.

Nutrition

Sugar: 2g
:
Calcium: 214mg
Calories: 296kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 243mg
Protein: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 306mg
Vitamin A: 130IU
Vitamin C: 1mg

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