Parmesan Rice Pilaf

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely broken vermicelli, uncooked 2 tablespoons diced onion 1 cup long-grain brown rice, uncooked 1 1/4 cups hot chicken stock 1 1/4 cups hot water 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. In a large skillet, heat oil. Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat.

2. Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand 5-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

3. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings--Serving Size: 2/3 cup each
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 83.9
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.9 mg
  • Sodium: 232.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

Member Reviews
  • BJBETHEL
     This is great! It has twice the protein of chicken Rice-a-Roni, fewer calories and carbs, PLUS less than 1/10 the sodium: 65 mg vs 960 mg in the mix. The recipe is so versatile; it can be adapted to fit many tastes and situations. Love it! Thanks for sharing. - 7/17/09
  • VSINGLE72
     I made this recipe last night & it was a hit! My guests ate seconds of it. Also, I used brown rice instead of white rice - EXCELLENT! I will definitely make this again. - 1/15/09
  • SERENITYSEL
     Very good, don't listen to the negative comments! Any recipe submitted can be substituted for items the "rater" likes, no need to send a negative comment. - 3/22/09
  • MEQA312
     Everytime I have made this I have forgotten the parm cheese. Even without it, it was great! It doesn't keep longer than a week though, so IF you have leftovers eat them quickly. - 8/22/09
  • EXERCISETCHR
     Loved it! I used rice sticks (no vermicelli available) and more onion than called for. I also put the uncooked rice in with the onions and rice sticks to brown - not sure if that changed the taste any but it was good! - 3/23/09
  • BETHPROVERBS31
     WOW! Homemade rice-a-roni! One of our favorite comfort foods! This dish is yummy...even better than the name brand and MUCH healthier, too! Thank you! Making this a staple in our house! One question, though. Why is chicken breast listed in the ingredients detail instead of the stock?! - 1/12/09
  • DYNAMICDEB53
     Wow! this was really good. My husband loved it and said it was just like "rice a roni" which he loves. Thank you this is truely a keeper. - 4/10/09
  • L*I*T*A*
     excellent I substituted vermicelli for whole wheat spaghettini and used brown rice will definitely make again! would work well as a cassarole/crock pot - 9/24/08
  • MACS706
     I have made this many times. I always add granulated garlic to just about everything next time will use Brown Rice & whole wheat as I have made the switch from white to brown in my house! Will need to cook longer I am sure. Thanks for posting this now I have the nutrition info! Good Suggestions here - 7/23/09
  • CONDOLAT
     I made this recipe last night and everybody just loved it. I substituted the white rice with brown rice. I also added chicken breast cut in small pieces. I love all recipes with parmesan cheese. Excellent.
    Condolat - 3/22/09
  • MARTHAJR8
     I liked the recipe just the way it is. - 3/22/09
  • CBGRAMMY
     This was very good with a little rosemary as well. - 3/27/09
  • CD774203
     My family completely enjoys this dish, perfect side with round steak. Delicious! - 3/14/07
  • GRACE542
     This recipe sounds good but is it supposed to have chicken in it? When I pulled the ingredient list it had chicken breast in it. Which would makes sense with the nutrional value for protein. - 1/31/09
  • CD579832
     Very good and pretty easy! I will definitely make this again. - 9/25/07
  • CGILLIAM2
     We liked this enough to make it many times! Its not hard to make and it tasted great! - 7/22/09
  • LINROSIE
     Fantastic recipe !!! Great side dish !!!! - 3/22/09
  • VINNIE011
     I LOVED IT AND SO DID MY CO-WORKERS - 3/22/09
  • MARLWILS
     This is better than Rice-A-Roni. I like that I can control the sodium content and still have my favorite rice dish! - 3/13/09
  • ENUFF81020
     WOW--better than the San Francisco treat!! Excellent (I cut the olive oil too) - 1/12/09
  • SCHAUMANN1
     My family enjoyed this side dish. I cut the olive oil in half and it turned out great. - 10/6/08
  • HHAYES1015
     YUM! I substituted vermicelli for whole wheat spaghetti and used brown rice will definitely make again! - 8/13/08
  • RIOEEN
     I make this quite often but use brown rice so I start with it and add the vermicalli las. All the family loves it, as a variation I sometimes add some mushrooms or vegetables. - 3/23/08
  • GRANNYGRUMP
     The only thing I changed was the rice. I use brown rice. Delicious! - 3/22/08
  • GODFREY09
     When I made this I added some additional veggies: broccoli, carrots, edamme and black beans; served it as a main course!! I also substituted Pecorino romano or Goat Cheddar. - 9/6/09



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