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Mushroom and Orzo Pilaf

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"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table. I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London."

A nice side with lamb, chicken or fish dishes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 large shallots, chopped
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 2/3 cups)
3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, 3 teaspoons thyme, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Mix in orzo, then broth and nutmeg. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Mix in remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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