"This rice pilaf with orzo is an easy, wholesome gluten free dish perfect for the holidays! Stove Top Option...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons light olive oil, divided
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2/3 cup diced yellow onion or 1 small yellow onion
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2/3 cup diced celery or 2-3 celery ribs
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1/2 cup diced carrot or 1 large carrot
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1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves
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1/2 cup DeLallo Gluten-Free Corn & Rice Orzo
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1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice
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1 cup fresh cranberries *
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3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
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3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
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Kosher Salt
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1 small Granny Smith apple, chopped
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3 Tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley
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1/4 c pomegranate arils, optional
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1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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Kosher salt to taste
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Ground black pepper to taste