Rice A Roni Copycat Recipe

May 17, 2023 Post a Comment

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Copycat RiceaRoni from acultivatednest.com

Description

Rice a Roni is a popular side dish that has been a favorite for many families for years. This dish is a combination of rice, vermicelli, and seasonings that are cooked together to make a delicious and flavorful side dish that goes well with any meal. However, the boxed version can be expensive and may contain ingredients that you don't want or need. That's where this copycat recipe comes in handy. With this recipe, you can make your own version of Rice a Roni at home, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is minimal. You'll need to measure out your ingredients and break the vermicelli into small pieces, but that should only take a few minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 30 minutes. You'll need to cook the rice and vermicelli, add the seasonings, and let everything simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup vermicelli broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth

Equipment

Large pot with lid
Wooden spoon

Method

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add olive oil and stir to combine.
Add the vermicelli to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the rice and chicken broth and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on how many people you are serving. If you want to make it vegetarian, you can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. You can also add in other seasonings or vegetables to make it your own.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains:

Calories: 239
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 800mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 5g

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-broken vermicelli that can be found in most grocery stores. You can also make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve. Simply add a little bit of water or broth to the rice and microwave it for a minute or two until it is heated through. Finally, be sure to fluff the rice with a fork after it has cooked to ensure that it is light and fluffy.