100% would make it again

Regular button mushrooms are a nice substitute for the portobellos in this side dish.

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces portobello mushrooms, stemmed, diced
3 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 cups freshly cooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/3 cups uncooked)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring broth and tomatoes just to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leeks and garlic. Cover skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in cooked orzo, basil, vinegar, tomatoes and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish; cover with foil.

Bake pilaf until heated through, about 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Makes 8 servings.

Bon Appétit

March 1998

A Cook from Ventura, CA on 11/18/99  
This dish is really good and not too time consuming. Its very delicious and great with grilled chicken. Definitly prepare with portabello mushrooms they have a great taste. Its fun to make with a partner. I took the left overs on a picnic the next day and it was a big hit!

A Cook from Hartford, Connecticut on 10/11/99  
This is a nice side dish to accompany a pork or a chicken dish. It would be overpowered by a hearty meat dish like a steak. I used baby bella mushrooms which gave it great flavor.

callie* ( vegaslaw@email.msn.com ) from Las Vegas, NV on 06/23/99  
Just made this for dinner this evening and it was just delicious. Very refreshing and filling. I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth and was pleased with the flavor. A nice meatless meal which I served with steamed asparagus and a fruit salad. You won't be disappointed with this dish as a side or meatless main course.