Greek-Style Lemony Rice And Orzo Pilaf With Feta

• 3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 pinch dried thyme or 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1/4 cup orzo pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (use fresh lemon juice if possible)
• 1 -2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional or to taste)

1. In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
2. Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
3. Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
5. Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
6. Delicious!

butter, onion, garlic, thyme, long grain white rice, orzo pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, feta cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-style-lemony-rice-and-orzo-pilaf-with-feta-245434 (may not work)