Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf
Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf blends toasted orzo with fluffy white rice, gently cooked with sweet onion, garlic, and savory chicken broth for a comforting, aromatic bite. It’s a versatile side that pairs well with roasted meats or grilled vegetables, ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings when you want something warm and flavorful on the table.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 16
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the orzo, then cook and stir until the orzo turns golden brown.
- 3
Stir in the onion and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and chicken broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Take off the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 325.14 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.56 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 51.76 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.04 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.01 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 439.85 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 78.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 143.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 12.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, and Orzo. Each serving provides about 325.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Orzo, White Rice. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf healthy?
- Sarah's Orzo and Rice Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 325.14 calories and 8.56 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.85 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.45 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required