"This homemade Rice Pilaf recipe features a combination of rice with toasted orzo pasta and sliced almonds for depth of flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds, plus 2 Tbsp ((Or pine nuts))
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2/3 cup orzo pasta
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1 small onion (diced)
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3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
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2 cups long grain rice
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/4 tsp turmeric or saffron (optional)
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4 cups low sodium chicken stock
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4 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (divided use)
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1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus 2 Tbsp (divided use)