Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)

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4.7

87 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    87 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni)

This simple rice pilaf with brown rice and angel hair pasta is a healthy, homemade version of Rice-A-Roni that makes the perfect side dish.

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Ingredients

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))
  • Optional (chopped parsley for garnish)
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Instructions

  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.

Notes

  • * use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/2 cup Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2.5g (4%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 292.5mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 292.5mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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