Simple Rice Pilaf
A lightened-up version of a classic rice recipe that has been in my family for generations. You won't want plain white rice again!
Servings: 7
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 ounces whole wheat or whole grain angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces (about 1/2 cup of broken pieces)
- 1 cup long grain white rice, like jasmine or basmati
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon, or 1 cube (I used Better Than Bouillon)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook, stirring constantly, until deeply brown, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add in rice and continue to toast until rice is just translucent, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Add in broth, bouillon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Take lid off and cover pot with a clean cooking towel. Add lid on top of towel and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove towel and lid. Fluff rice with fork and add in salt (optional).
Notes
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WW Green, Blue, and Purple SmartPoints: 4 for 2/3 cup of rice