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Homemade Rice-a-Roni i
Homemade Rice-a-Roni is a healthier update on classic Rice-a-roni. Creamy, easy to throw together and so delicious! Kid-friendly as well!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup Spaghetti
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 small onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 cups chicken stock, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan to a medium heat. Add butter. Once the butter melts, add broken whole-wheat pasta. Cook in the butter until toasted and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add onion and rice. Toast another 2-3 minutes until the onion is fragrant and rice is slightly toasted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 3/4 cups chicken stock, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mixture sit for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in remaining chicken broth and parsley. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
117IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.