Pasta And Grain Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup long grain brown rice
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Preparation

In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add rice, barley and orzo and stir until grains and pasta are coated.
Add chicken broth, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.