Noodle Rice Pilaf

By adding a few fine egg noodles to a rice pilaf, you can have a deliciously different side dish. Terrific with fish, this dish also goes well with meat or poultry.

Noodle Rice Pilaf

Average Rating: 4.875

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup uncooked fine egg noodles or broken vermicelli (1-inch pieces)
  • 2-3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add rice and noodles; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until noodles are lightly browned. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 298 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.