Mediterranean Diet Rice with Vermicelli
Elevate your side dish game with this Mediterranean Diet Rice with Vermicelli, a fragrant and flavorful recipe that combines tender long-grain white rice with toasted vermicelli noodles for a rich, nutty depth. Enhanced with a harmony of spices like cinnamon, oregano, black pepper, and fresh parsley, this dish is cooked in savory chicken broth for an irresistible Mediterranean flair. Quick and easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, it's a versatile option for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or serving as a light vegetarian meal. Perfect for anyone embracing healthy Mediterranean cuisine, this recipe is comfort food that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 grams vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by gathering all your ingredients and tools, including a medium saucepan with a lid, a measuring cup, and a wooden spoon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Let it warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the vermicelli noodles to the saucepan and stir continuously for about 3-4 minutes, or until the noodles turn a golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
Once the vermicelli is nicely toasted, add the cup of rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice in the oil.
Pour in the chicken broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Give everything a good stir to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with the lid, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice mixture with a fork, then stir in the dried oregano and half of the fresh parsley.
Transfer the rice with vermicelli to a serving platter or individual plates, garnishing with the remaining fresh parsley.
Serve warm, and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Rice with Vermicelli!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2306 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
