Ingredients:

• 1-2 T. olive oil
• ½ c. orzo or vermicelli broken into small pieces
• 1-1/2 c. rice
• 1-2 t. salt
• 4 c. water

Directions:
Saute orzo or vermicelli in oil until browned (stir constantly as this will happen quickly). Add rice and saute a few seconds. Add water and salt, bring to a boil, and then simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender.