While orzo is shaped very much like rice, it's actually a pasta. Your family will run to the dinner table once they catch a whiff of the aromas of fresh basil and orange rind in this pilaf.
Oxmoor House SEPTEMBER 2006
1. Place broth in a medium sauce-pan; bring broth to a boil. Add orzo; reduce heat, and simmer 9 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. While orzo cooks, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add carrot and next 3 ingredients; sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add cooked orzo, basil, and remaining ingredients; stir well to combine.
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Orange-Basil Orzo Pilaf recipe