Garlic Butter Orzo: 5 Simple Steps to Pure Comfort
A simple and flavorful garlic butter orzo dish that’s quick to make and perfect as a side or main course.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in water or broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken broth for extra flavor.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for a richer taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg