Garden Rice Pilaf

1 1/2 cups rice
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
About 4 cups chicken stock
1 cup seeded and diced Roma tomatos
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
salt, to taste

Heat olive oil and butter over med/high heat.  When butter melts, add in the rice and pasta.  Saute for 4-5 minutes, till some is browned.  Add shallots and saute for 2 minutes more.  Add the zucchini and mushrooms and mix to combine.  Stir in the stock and bring mixture to a simmer.  Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, while stirring it sometimes.  Add the tomatos, parsley and parmesan.  Season with pepper and salt, if needed. 

Recipe from Guy Fieri - Food Network