After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2/3 cup each
Calories
172
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
193 mg
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients
Measures
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Finely broken vermicelli, uncooked
½ cup
Diced onion
2 tablespoons
Long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 cup
Hot chicken stock
1¼ cup
Hot water
1¼ cup
Ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon
Bay leaf
1
Grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil. Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain off oil.
- Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand for 5-20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.