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.

⏱️ 22 min 🔪 Prep: 2 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 1 views
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Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni) Foto: Skinnytaste

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

  1. Melt the butter in a deep skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat.

  2. When the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly toasted.

  3. 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.

  4. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories874% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.80
Per Serving $0.20/serving
🏠 Save ~$1.59 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (40% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
butter 2 teaspoons - -
3/4 ounce angel hair spaghetti 0.25 cup $0.31/100ml $0.19
uncooked 10 minute instant brown rice 1 cup $0.22/bungkus $0.61
chicken broth 2 cups - -
optional - - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

Source: Skinnytaste

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