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Pico de Gallo Pilaf

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 small onion, red or white, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the EVOO in a sauce pot over medium heat, add the orzo, and toast to a deep golden color. Add the rice and stir gently to combine with the toasted pasta. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then cover the pot and simmer for 17 to 18 minutes, until the orzo and rice are tender.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime zest and juice, and season with salt to taste.

    Step 3

    When the orzo and rice are cooked, fluff with a fork and combine with the salsa.

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