Easy Rice Pilaf - Sprinkles & Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup orzo
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced small
• 1/2 cup celery, diced small
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth**
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped