Orzo-Rice Pilaf with Patty Pan Squash and Bell Pepper

This orzo and brown basmati pilaf with Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth, pattypan squash, red bell pepper, fresh thyme, and Parmesan cheese makes a delicious anytime side dish.

Step: 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add orzo and cook and stir until golden brown with a slight nutty aroma, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rice, onion, squash, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes and continue to stir until rice is coated in butter, about a minute.

Step: 2

Stir in the Swanson® Unsalted Chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until orzo is al dente and rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 35 minutes.

Step: 3

Remove from heat and stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Per Serving: 244 calories; protein 7.6g; carbohydrates 40.2g; fat 6.4g; cholesterol 13.7mg; sodium 305.5mg.

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