"Sweet-tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest add delicious, bright flavors to our Cranberry Rice Pilaf...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
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½ cup sliced almonds
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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¾ cup onions, diced small
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¾ cup celery, diced small
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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1 cup long grain white rice *
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½ teaspoon dry thyme
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¼ teaspoon white pepper
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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1 cup dried cranberries
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3 cups chicken stock
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½ cup orange juice
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, (save and mince stems)