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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
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.
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.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
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.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes, covered, to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with extra dried parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 886 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 628 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.
