Hazelnut-Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced celery
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions

Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter, then saute rice, orzo, mushrooms, onion, and celery. Stir constantly until rice is lightly browned.

Mix in chicken broth, parsley, marjoram, pepper, and hazelnuts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and allow to simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before serving.