Smoky, Spicy Rice Pilaf

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This easy recipe for rice pilaf doesn’t skimp on flavor. Spicy chili powder and smokey paprika combine as the one-two punch of this great side dish.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup orzo pasta
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup rice
• 1/4 cup pimentos, drained and minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When butter is completely melted and has started bubbling, add the orzo and toast until golden brown.
2. Add remaining ingredients and let the stock come to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 18 minutes, then remove from heat and stir with a fork.