Ann's Rice Pilaf

4.8

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This is a quick and easy family favorite that is asked for at home and at potlucks and parties. What makes this recipe so good is the endless ways that you can season it. It's also easily converted for a very large amount. I have made it for as little as my husband and I all the way to a group of 80 for my son's engagement party. Use Greek, Old Bay®, seasoned salt, garlic powder - endless possibilities.

Submitted by Ann Bray

Updated on December 6, 2022

close up view of Rice Pilaf garnished with fresh herbs in an aluminum container

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups water
¼ cup butter
¾ cup broken pieces vermicelli pasta
1 cup long grain white rice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Greek seasoning, or to taste

Directions

Dissolve chicken bouillon in water in a bowl.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vermicelli pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Pour bouillon mixture into the skillet with the vermicelli.
Stir rice, black pepper, salt, and Greek seasoning into the vermicelli mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

This recipe also works well using instant rice. Follow the recipe exactly, only use the amount of water and rice called for on the instant rice box. Just allow it to sit a bit longer than called so that the vermicelli has time to soften.

This also works well using beef broth or bullion.

If you prefer a moister rice, add a bit more of water. If you like a drier rice, put a little less water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357	Calories
13g	Fat
54g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1123mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g	13%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 102mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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