Day 39: Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

Day 39.

This recipe is great as a side dish or, as I'm also going to show you, as a main dish. With just a few changes, this can be vegetarian friendly as well. Let's get started!

Here's what you'll need.

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup orzo
2 cups chicken stock (vegetarians, use veggie stock)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Dried basil


Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet.


Add the orzo and toast to a light brown.


Once it gets to be a color you like, pour in the chicken stock.


Bring it to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.


It should look kind of like this. Yum. But wait. It gets better.


Add in the shredded parmesan.


Add in the dried basil, about a teaspoon full or so.


Stir well to combine.


Now, to serve this as a main dish, throw in some diced, cooked chicken breasts. I used 2 here.


I also put in some steamed broccoli.


Stir it all together and top with some dried parsley.


This is great with a big salad.


Delish!