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parmesan rice and Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
pasta pilaf

this unique pasta and pilaf combination is a tasty side dish that goes well with most main dishes

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 In a large sauté pan, heat the oil. Sauté vermicelli
½ C thin spaghetti (vermicelli), and onion until golden brown (for about
finely broken, uncooked 2–4 minutes) over medium-high heat. Drain off oil.
2 Tbsp onion, diced 2 Add rice, chicken broth, water, pepper, and bay leaf.
1 C long-grain white rice, uncooked Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Fluff with
1¼ C chicken broth, hot fork. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove
1¼ C water, hot bay leaf.
¼ tsp ground white pepper 3 Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, and serve
1 bay leaf immediately.
2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese side dishes

grain

yield: each serving provides:
6 servings calories 208 total fiber 1 g
serving size: total fat 6 g protein 5 g
2 / 3 C pilaf saturated fat 1 g carbohydrates 33 g
cholesterol 2 mg potassium 90 mg
sodium 140 mg

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