Homemade Rice-A-Roni
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Homemade Rice-A-Roni
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This homemade rice-a-roni is a blend of rice and pasta cooked in butter, chicken broth and seasonings until light and fluffy. An easy side dish that tastes WAY better than the store bought kind!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup spaghetti or vermicelli broken into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
- Stir in tomatoes if using, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12.8mg
(14%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
114 reviews
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