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Easy Rice Pilaf
This Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is just one of many amazing dinner recipes. Rice pilaf made in about 20 minutes is perfect for weeknight cooking!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup Vermicelli Pasta - broken into 1/2 inch pieces I used bucatini
- 1 Cup Jasmine Rice
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Tablespoons Chicken Base*
- 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
- Fresh Chopped Parsley
- Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in large pan over medium/high heat.
- Stir in pasta and cook for 3 minutes while stirring or until pasta is golden brown.
- Add rice, water, chicken base, red pepper flakes and Italian season.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 15 minutes. Test rice for doneness. If rice is not yet tender, continue cooking and add water as needed.
- Stir in fresh parsley and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook 1-2 more minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
*I really love the Better Than Bouillon brand.
This recipe makes enough for a family of 4-6. I now cut this recipe in half to serve 2-3. The only difference is 1-2 minutes less needed for cook time. Adapted from Barefeet In The Kitchen
This recipe makes enough for a family of 4-6. I now cut this recipe in half to serve 2-3. The only difference is 1-2 minutes less needed for cook time. Adapted from Barefeet In The Kitchen
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