Quick Home Made Rice Better Than Rice a Roni
Elevate your dinner game with this quick and easy homemade rice recipe that’s guaranteed to outshine store-bought mixes like Rice-A-Roni. Featuring a delightful blend of fluffy long-grain rice and golden-toasted vermicelli, this side dish is seasoned to perfection with onion powder, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of dried parsley for a savory, herb-infused flavor. Cooked in rich chicken or vegetable broth, every grain is infused with mouthwatering depth, while a touch of butter adds a comforting richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is not only faster than takeout but also customizable to suit any meal, from roasted chicken to vegetarian feasts. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked, long-grain or basmati)
- 0.5 cup vermicelli or thin spaghetti (broken into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
Step 2
Once the butter has melted, add the broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti pieces and stir constantly. Toast the pasta until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly coat in the butter and toast slightly.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes, covered, to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with extra dried parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (825.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1391.5 |
| Total Fat 27.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 885.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 248.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.3g | |
| Protein 32.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 627.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories