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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.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a deep skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat.
- When the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly toasted.
- 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.
- Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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Notes
- * use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.