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Vermicelli Rice Pilaf

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
At the holidays, I use butter and white rice in this recipe, just like my mom and generations of Armenian women did. But most days I saute the vermicelli in olive oil and substitute brown rice for white. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Vermicelli Rice Pilaf
Vermicelli Rice Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup broken uncooked vermicelli (1-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Fresh chives, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add vermicelli; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Add rice, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff with a fork. If desired, top with chives.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 240 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 539mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.