ORZO AND RICE PILAF
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
2/3 cup of orzo
1 finely chopped onion
2 diced carrots
2 diced celery ribs
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 cup of long-grain rice
1-3/4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup of water
1 small diced zucchini, or yellow squash
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds
Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat
until foam subsides. Add orzo and sauté for 1 minute, sautéing
constantly. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt and pepper.
Sauté for 5 minutes. Add rice and sauté until coated with oil.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook
for 13-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat
and quickly stir in zucchini or squash. Cover and let stand for 5
minutes.
Stir in parsley and sprinkle with almonds before serving.