• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

This Wife Cooks™

  • About
    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Work With Me
    • JOIN MY NEWSLETTER
  • Holidays
    • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Vegan Christmas Recipes
    • New Year’s
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • 4th of July
    • Oktoberfest
    • Halloween
    • Game Day
    • Happy Birthday
  • Collections
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
  • Popular
    • Breads
    • Casseroles & Comfort Food
    • Cookies & Cakes
    • Dressings & Dips
    • Kid Favorites
    • Pasta
    • Rice & Grains
    • Soups, Chilis, & Stews
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches, Tacos, & Burgers
    • Baking
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Home » Meals » Side Dishes » Lemon Orzo and Rice Pilaf

Lemon Orzo and Rice Pilaf

August 2, 20193 Comments

Pin
Share
Tweet
220Shares
View Recipe
Vegan Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf - Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemon and dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley. Plus a quick and easy recipe for marinated Greek tofu kabobs! via @thiswifecooksVegan Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf - Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemon and dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley. Plus a quick and easy recipe for marinated Greek tofu kabobs! via @thiswifecooks

Lemon Orzo and Rice Pilaf ~ 

Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemon and dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley. Perfect for Easter!

This quick and easy recipe begins with cooking the orzo, rice, and garlic together, then adding the broth. As it simmers, your kitchen will be filled with the absolutely delicious aroma of lemon and dill.

Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf | Easy Dairy-Free | VeganThis dish pairs well with Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) or Easy Cauliflower Steaks.

Ingredients for Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf

You will need:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley

How to Make Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf

STEP ONE: Into a large sauce pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onion. Cook 3-5 minutes, until softened.
STEP TWO: Add rice, orzo, and garlic. Cook 2 minute, until orzo is lightly golden in color, stirring to coat thoroughly.
STEP THREE: Pour in broth, lemon juice, and dill. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is cooked through.
STEP FOUR: Adjust seasoning to taste, gently stir in parsley, and serve.

More Lemon-Infused Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Cauliflower Piccata
  • Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Artichoke Gratin
  • Lemon Capellini with Almond Parmesan

Follow This Wife Cooks on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Vegan Lemon Orzo & Rice Pilaf - Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemon and dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley. Plus a quick and easy recipe for marinated Greek tofu kabobs!

Lemon Orzo and Rice Pilaf

Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemony dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley.
5 from 18 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: dairy free, pasta, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 542kcal
Author: Holly Gray
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 2 lemons juiced (or 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Into a large sauce pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onion. Cook 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add rice, orzo, and garlic. Cook 2 minute, until orzo is lightly golden in color, stirring to coat thoroughly.
  • Pour in broth, lemon juice, and dill. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is cooked through.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, gently stir in parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @thiswifecooks or tag #thiswifecooks!

Orzo pasta and rice simmered in a lemony dill-seasoned broth and topped with fresh parsley. | Dairy-Free | Vegan

Pin
Share
Tweet
220Shares

Related Posts:

  • Vegan Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
    Vegan Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
  • Spanakopita Pasta
    Spanakopita Pasta
  • Cauliflower Piccata
    Cauliflower Piccata

Join My Newsletter

Signup to get all my latest recipes delivered right to your inbox every week!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Filed Under: Lunch & Dinner, Rice & Grains, Seeds & Grains, Side Dishes, Summer Flavors, Vegan Tagged With: lemon, on the side, pasta, rice

Previous Post: « 5-Ingredient Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
Next Post: Easy Vegan Chilled Asparagus Soup »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jacqui

    March 27, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    The dill seasoned broth gives this so much flavor! Incredible recipe!

    Reply
  2. nancy

    March 28, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    appetizing lemony base for any meal. just need to pair this with a protein!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Holly! I’m a busy wife and mom. I love cooking for my family and sharing creative and flavorful plant-based recipes.

Here, you will find everything from quick and easy dinners to comfort food classics and holiday favorites.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Join My Newsletter

Signup to get all my latest recipes delivered right to your inbox every week!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Recent Posts

  • Balsamic Green Bean Salad
  • Sour Cream Sauce
  • Potato Cakes
  • Roasted Dill Potatoes

Footer

This Wife Cooks press

Copyright © 2023 thiswifecooks.com. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy .

This Wife Cooks™Logo Header Menu
  • #760 (no title)
    • Contact
    • Work With Me
  • Holiday
  • Collections
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Side Dishes
  • Popular