Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.