Rice Pilaf

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup rice
• ½ cup orzo
• 2- 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
• ½ Tbs butter
• ½ Tbs shortening
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1 minced garlic clove
• Salt & Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brown orzo in butter and shortening until golden brown.
2. Add rice, broth, and vegetables and bring to a boil.
3. When boiling, cover and turn down to simmer for 20 minutes.

Notes: I like to add diced mushrooms as well. This also freezes well.