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Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)
This simple rice pilaf is made with brown rice and angel hair pasta for a healthy, homemade version of Rice-A-Roni that makes the perfect side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons butter ((use olive oil for dairy free))
- 1/4 cup 3/4 ounce angel hair spaghetti ( broken into small pieces* wheat, whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 cup uncooked 10 minute instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s)
- 2 cups chicken broth ((or water and chicken bouillon for more flavor**))
- optional (chopped parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a deep skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat.
- When the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly toasted.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
* use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free.
** to get this closer to the flavor of Rice A Roni, use 1 cup chicken bouillon or Better Than Bouillon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 87kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 292.5mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 7