This side dish will become your go to recipe in the future. It's easy and quick to prepare. It's made with simple ingredients that may already be in your pantry.
2 2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth (or a mixture of 1 1/3 c. each vegetable broth and water for a vegetarian option)
1/4 c. to 1/3 c. unsalted butter
1 t. kosher sea salt
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 t. paprika
pinch onion powder
2 T.. olive oil
1/3 c. vermicelli or orzo pasta
1 c. long-grain white rice
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika and onion powder. When mixture starts to simmer, reduce heat to low.
In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add pasta; cook until brown, about 4-6 minutes; add rice; cook until it turns bright white, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour warmed broth mixture into skillet; stir. When mixture simmers, cover; cook for 15 minutes; add parsley; cover; cook for 5 minutes or until all broth is absorbed.
Serve hot.
4-6 servings.