Easy Rice Pilaf
This easy rice pilaf takes only about a half-hour to make and makes a great side dish for so many different kinds of entrées!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup Barilla fideo (cut spaghetti) or vermicelli or spaghetti broken into 1-inch pieces
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup jasmine or long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
dash of ground black pepper
Instructions
Over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine in a medium-size saucepot. Add the pasta and sauté about 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
While the pasta is cooking, chop the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent and the pasta is a toasty brown.
Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Check toward the end of the cooking time to be sure there is enough liquid to keep the mixture from sticking or scorching.
Notes
If you’re using a rice cooker, sauté the pasta, onion, and garlic as above in a separate small skillet. Pour the mixture into the rice cooker, add all remaining ingredients, and set the rice cooker for the White Rice or regular cycle.
Keywords: rice, pilaf
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