Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)

Name: Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
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)

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.

⏱️ 22 min 🔪 Prep: 2 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 15 views

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Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)

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Ingredients

4 servings

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)

Steps

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.