Ann's Rice Pilaf

Golden bits of vermicelli pasta add a toasted flavor to this quick pilaf. Use your favorite seasoning in place of Greek seasoning, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve chicken bouillon in water in a bowl.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vermicelli pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour bouillon mixture into the skillet with the vermicelli.

Step 4

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.