Orzo Pilaf with Tomato

by @ikrecipes

A quick pilaf of orzo toasted in butter and cooked with tomato paste.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Toast the orzo in the butter until light brown.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
  3. Add the hot water and salt; once it boils, cook over low heat for 12–15 minutes until absorbed.
  4. Let it rest for 10 minutes and serve.