Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Pilaf
User Reviews
4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
367 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Lebanese Vermicelli Rice Pilaf
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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
- 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 water boiling
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 tbsp parsley minced, fresh
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
(2%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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