Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Pilaf

Name: Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; 3 cups boiling water; 1 tbsp ghee; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 3 tbsp fresh parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6
Calories
367 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese

Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Pilaf

Chad Dorsey

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Vermicelli rice pilaf is warm and fragrant with natural nutty flavor and a hint of spice. This Middle Eastern recipe is ready in 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup ghee or butter
1/2 cup vermicelli pasta broken in 2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
3 cups boiling water
1 tbsp ghee or butter
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tbsp fresh parsley minced

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Instructions

Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Set aside.
In a large, deep pan melt 1/4 cup ghee (or butter) over medium heat. Add the broken vermicelli pasta and brown, stirring often, until they are a deep golden brown. Be careful to not let the pasta burn!
Add rinsed rice, salt, pepper and cinnamon to the pan and stir to combine with the vermicelli. Toast the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Carefully pour boiling water into the pan and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
In a small saute pan melt 1 tbsp ghee (or butter) over medium heat and saute pine nuts until golden brown. Set aside.
Remove pan from the heat and rest 5 minutes covered. Fluff rice with a fork before sprinkling with fresh minced parsley and pine nuts, then serve.

Notes

For leftovers, let the rice cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or sealable bag and squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, let come to room temp, add a tablespoon of water, cover and steam in microwave for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Fluff with fork and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 171IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	367kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	26mg	9%
Sodium	621mg	26%
Potassium	106mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	171IU	3%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	22mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%