Rice a Roni from Scratch in the Microwave
Whip up a comforting, homemade side dish with this easy recipe for Rice-A-Roni from Scratch in the Microwave! Combining tender long-grain white rice, golden-toasted vermicelli, and a flavorful blend of seasonings, this quick, one-bowl dish is as convenient as it is delicious. With just 5 minutes of prep and a microwave-friendly method, you'll have a hearty, comforting side ready in under 20 minutes. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley, and cooked in rich chicken or vegetable broth, this recipe delivers all the savory satisfaction of the classic boxed mix, but made fresh in your own kitchen. Serve it alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or enjoy as a stand-alone dish for easy weeknight dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup long-grain white rice
- 0.25 cup vermicelli or thin spaghetti (broken into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.25 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter by microwaving it on high for 20-30 seconds.
Add the broken vermicelli (or thin spaghetti pieces) to the melted butter. Stir to coat the pasta in butter, then microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the pasta turns golden brown.
Add the white rice to the bowl and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then reduce the power to 50% and microwave for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Carefully remove the cover (watch out for steam!) and fluff the Rice a Roni with a fork before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a simple main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1819 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*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.
