Greek Lemon Pilaf

2 tablespoons butter

1⁄2 cup chopped onion

1 cup long grain rice

2 tablespoons orzo pasta

2 cups chicken broth

1⁄4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.

Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.

Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.

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